What does “section” mean?
- 1
nounone of the parts that something is divided into
Read section two of the report.
- 2
nouna part of a store, library, newspaper or group
The sports section is at the back of the paper.
Section at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈsɛkʃən/ · SEK-shun
How to use “section” correctly
Use “section” for parts of written texts, places and groups: “the brass section of the orchestra”.
Common phrases with “section”
- section of
- the comments section
- the sports section
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- part
- division
- segment
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