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She wrote the note on blue stationery.
What does Stationery mean?
paper and supplies used for writing.
Dictionary definition
Paper and writing materials such as notebooks, envelopes, and cards.
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Stationery in a sentence
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The store sells stationery such as cards and envelopes.
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Personal stationery can make a letter look neat and thoughtful.
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Stationary or stationery?
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Stationary
Not moving.
In a sentence The bicycle stayed stationary on its stand.
Stationery
Writing materials such as paper and envelopes.
In a sentence The shop sells colourful stationery.
Spot the difference Stationary means not moving. Stationery means writing materials.
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1The parked bus remained ___ until noon.
Check answer 1
stationary — The bus did not move.
2Paper and envelopes are types of ___.
Check answer 2
stationery — The sentence names writing materials.
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What does stationery mean?
Stationery means paper and supplies used for writing.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to stationery?
Writing supplies is close in meaning to stationery in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for stationery?
Electronics contrasts with stationery in this context.
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MeaningStationery means paper and supplies used for writing.
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Synonyms
Words like Stationery
writing suppliesClose in meaning when stationery means paper and supplies used for writing.
paper goodsClose in meaning when stationery means paper and supplies used for writing.
office paperClose in meaning when stationery means paper and supplies used for writing.
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electronicsContrasts with stationery in the meaning paper and supplies used for writing.
hardwareContrasts with stationery in the meaning paper and supplies used for writing.
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