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article

[ˈɑːtɪkl]

article Definition

  • 1a piece of writing about a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine
  • 2one of the objects that are made or used for a particular purpose, such as a tool or a weapon
  • 3a particular item or object

Using article: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "article" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I read an interesting article about climate change in the newspaper.

  • Example

    The magazine published an article about the benefits of meditation.

  • Example

    The police found several articles related to the crime scene.

  • Example

    She bought some articles of clothing at the store.

article Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for article

Phrases with article

  • the words 'the' and 'a', which are used before nouns to indicate whether the noun refers to a specific or general thing

    Example

    In the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat', 'the' is a definite article.

  • the word 'a' or 'an', which are used before singular countable nouns to indicate that the noun is not a particular one

    Example

    In the sentence 'A cat sat on the mat', 'a' is an indefinite article.

  • a belief or principle that is considered to be an essential part of a particular religion or system of beliefs

    Example

    For many Christians, the resurrection of Jesus is an article of faith.

Origins of article

from Latin 'articulus', meaning 'joint'

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Summary: article in Brief

An 'article' [ˈɑːtɪkl] can refer to a piece of writing about a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine, or to an object made or used for a particular purpose. It can also refer to a particular item or object. Phrases like 'definite article' and 'indefinite article' describe the use of 'the' and 'a' in English grammar. 'Article of faith' refers to a belief or principle that is considered essential to a particular religion or system of beliefs.

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