articles Definition
- 1a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication
- 2a separate clause or provision in a legal document or agreement
- 3a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type
Using articles: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "articles" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She writes articles for a local newspaper.
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The contract contains several articles that outline the terms and conditions.
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The store sells various articles of clothing and accessories.
articles Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with articles
the word 'the', used before a noun to indicate that it refers to something specific
Example
In the sentence 'The cat is on the mat,' 'the' is a definite article.
the words 'a' and 'an', used before a noun to indicate that it refers to any member of a general class
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In the sentence 'A cat is on the mat,' 'a' is an indefinite article.
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The doctrine of the Trinity is an article of faith in Christianity.
Origins of articles
from Latin 'articulus', meaning 'joint'
Summary: articles in Brief
An 'article' [ˈɑːtɪkəlz] can refer to a piece of writing in a publication, a clause or provision in a legal document, or a particular item or object. Examples include 'She writes articles for a local newspaper,' 'The contract contains several articles that outline the terms and conditions,' and 'The store sells various articles of clothing and accessories.' The phrases 'definite article' and 'indefinite article' refer to the words 'the' and 'a/an,' respectively, while 'article of faith' denotes a fundamental belief or principle held by a religion or other group.
