Pronunciation

/ˈtʃæptə(r)/

Definitions

• Noun: A section or division within a book, especially one containing a continuous narrative or series of related topics. For example: “Each book is divided into several chapters.”
• Verb: To include or come under a particular chapter or topic. For example: “This issue falls under the chapter on environmental policies.”
• Noun (pl. chapters): The process or stages through which something develops or is taught, often in a systematic manner. For example: “The course consisted of several chapters on history.”

Phrases

• “Chapter 1” refers to the first section of a book or series.
• “Skim through the chapter” means to quickly read or review a section.
• “Teach a chapter” means to present a lesson or portion of a subject.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The novel has ten chapters, each exploring a different character’s perspective.”
• Verb: “The new policy was discussed in chapter three of the proposal.”
• Noun (pl.): “The student completed each chapter in the workbook before moving on to the next.”

Synonyms

• Section
• Part
• Segment
• Division
• Lesson
• Topic
• Era (in a historical context)
• Phase (in a development process)