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- [pey-per oh-ver]
- /ˈpeɪ pər ˈoʊ vər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pey-per oh-ver]
- /ˈpeɪ pər ˈoʊ vər/
Definitions of paper over words
- noun paper over a substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, etc. 1
- noun paper over a piece, sheet, or leaf of this. 1
- noun paper over something resembling this substance, as papyrus. 1
- noun paper over a written or printed document or the like. 1
- noun paper over stationery; writing paper. 1
- noun paper over a newspaper or journal. 1
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Origin of paper over
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English papire < Latin papȳrus papyrus
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Parts of speech for Paper over
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paper over popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
paper over usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for paper over
verb paper over
- wallpaper — paper, usually with printed decorative patterns in color, for pasting on and covering the walls or ceilings of rooms, hallways, etc.
Antonyms for paper over
verb paper over
- highlight — to emphasize or make prominent.
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