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.
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The magazine published an article about the benefits of meditation.
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The police found several articles related to the crime scene.
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She bought some articles of clothing at the store.
article Synonyms and Antonyms
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
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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'
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.
