pages - Master This Word
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pages Word Meanings
- a sheet of paper in a book or document
- a website or section of a website
- one side of a leaf of paper
pages Example Sentences
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pages Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/peɪdʒ/
US
/peɪdʒ/
pages Word Etymology
page = pag- (to fasten or attach) + -e (suffix); Latin 'pagina' → Old French 'page' → English. Imagine a page being held fast in a book, holding stories together.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I open a book and turn a page with a careful grip. As the page moves, the light shifts and the words start to reveal themselves. I adjust my hold and keep reading, deciding what to read next. On a website, I click and a new page appears, the layout changing as I move through.
Real Context
Page is a versatile noun with three core senses: a sheet of paper in a book or document, a website or a specific section of a site, and one side of a leaf of paper. The etymology traces page to pag- (to fasten) + -e, from Latin pagina, through Old French page, and into English. Picture a page as a leaf held in place by the book’s binding, carrying text and images you turn or scroll through. In everyday English, you can refer to a page number, a web page, or a page of a report or manual. Learners sometimes confuse physical pages with digital pages, or mix up sheet, leaf, and page. Context usually signals which sense applies.
Usage Reminders
- • Use page for a single leaf or a site section
- • Use page number for printed documents, and URL/web page for online content
- • Distinguish page from sheet or leaf when talking about a whole physical piece
- • Use 'turn the page' for books, 'open the page' for websites
- • Remember 'page' can mean many contexts, check the verb to confirm meaning
Common Misconceptions
- A page always means a sheet of paper; it can also be a web page
- Page and leaf are interchangeable for a single sheet
- Web page is the same as a website
- Page numbers refer to paragraphs, not lines or sections
- To 'turn the page' always means a physical book
Thinking Differences
English treats page as a flexible unit used in books and on the web; learners often mix physical and digital senses. Focus on verbs (turn, load, open) to cue the sense.
Learning Tips
- Learn the three main senses and how to cue them with verbs (turn, load, open).
- Practice with phrases: page number, web page, page in a report.
- Create paired cues: physical page vs digital page.
- Use real contexts: reading a book vs browsing a site.
- Memorize common collocations: front page, landing page, homepage.
- Read widely to notice how authors switch senses.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'pages'?
A.A type of furniture.
B.A digital photo format.
C.The individual sheets of a book or document.
D.A method of cooking.
Step 2: Usage
Choose the sentence that uses the word 'pages' correctly.
A.I enjoy eating pages for breakfast.
B.The pages of the book were torn and dog-eared.
C.She sang pages at the concert.
D.He drove pages down the road.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'pages'?
A.sections
B.video
C.furniture
D.cucumber
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'pages'?
A.sections
B.covers
C.chapters
D.books
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where you might encounter 'pages'?
A.I often write in my journal after dinner.
B.The teacher handed out pages of homework to the students.
C.My notebook has many blank spaces for thoughts.
D.We are planning a trip to the beach next summer.
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