What does SHEET mean?

Sheet

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large, thin, flat piece of cloth, paper, or other material that is used as a surface for writing, printing, or drawing on, or for covering something.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃit/, UK: /ʃiːt/

Origin and Usage: The word "sheet" comes from the Old English word "sceat" which meant "piece of cloth". The word has been used since the 14th century to refer to a piece of paper or parchment used for writing or printing. The word is commonly used in English in a variety of contexts, including bedding, sailing, and music.

Synonyms: Piece, layer, panel, slab, plate

Related Words: Cloth, paper, print, write, cover

Example Sentences:

  1. She wrote her name on the sheet of paper.
  2. The bed sheets were changed this morning.
  3. He covered the furniture with a sheet of plastic.
  4. The sailors raised the sheet to catch the wind.
  5. The music sheet had the wrong notes on it.


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