WordHive Learning Dictionary

Chapter

noun

A chapter is a section of a book or story.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Chapter mean?

A chapter is a section of a book or story.

Dictionary definition

one main section of a book, story, or longer piece of writing.

Example sentences

Chapter in a sentence

easy

We read one chapter before bed.

medium

The next chapter explains how the mystery began.

hard

Each chapter ended with a question that made readers want to continue.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Chapter

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does chapter mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to chapter?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses chapter correctly?

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Chapter

Voice settings
Sounds like

chap · ter · strongest beat: chap

Synonyms

Words like Chapter

sectionA part of a larger piece of writing.
partOne piece of a larger whole.
Antonyms

Opposite words

whole bookThe complete book, not just one chapter.
single sentenceA much smaller piece of writing than a chapter.
Synonym practice

Want to practice chapter synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The chapter ended with a surprise," then compare close word choices. Practice chapter synonyms.

Word family

Chapter word family

Base word

chapter

noun

chapter

Base form.

noun

chapters

More than one chapter.

Related words
Student support

Understand Chapter

Hint for students

A chapter is a section of a book or story.

Common mix-up

Chapter is not the same as whole book. Chapter means a chapter is a section of a book or story.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The next chapter explains how the mystery began. Clue words: next, explains, how. Underline clue words that show why chapter fits instead of whole book. Now write one new sentence that shows chapter without using the word chapter. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show chapter?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The next chapter explains how the mystery began." Why does chapter fit better than whole book?