All Definitions for Paper
Below are all the dictionary definitions of paper:
1A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
2A written document, generally shorter than a book
3Usually written as a school assignment or a government report.
4A written document that reports scientific or academic research and is usually subjected to peer review before publication in a scientific journal (as a journal article or the manuscript for one) or in the proceedings of a scientific or academic meeting (such as a conference, workshop, or symposium).
5An open hand (a handshape resembling a sheet of paper), that beats rock and loses to scissors. It loses to lizard and beats Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.
6Money.
7Any financial assets other than specie, including paper money, commercial paper, and others.
8A set of examination questions to be answered at one session.
9A university course.
10A paper packet containing a quantity of items.
11A medicinal preparation spread upon paper, intended for external application.
12Made of paper.
13Insubstantial (from the weakness of common paper)
14Planned (from plans being drawn up on paper)
15Having a title that is merely official, or given by courtesy or convention.
16To apply paper to.
17To document
18To memorialize.
19To fill (a theatre or other paid event) with complimentary seats.
20To submit official papers to (a law court, etc.).
21To give public notice (typically by displaying posters) that a person is wanted by the police or other authority.
22To sandpaper.
23To enfold in paper.
24To paste the endpapers and flyleaves at the beginning and end of a book before fitting it into its covers.
25To cover someone's house with toilet paper. Otherwise known as toilet papering or TPing.
26The people admitted by free passes.
27Free passes of admission to a theatre, etc.
28A substance resembling paper secreted by certain invertebrates as protection for their nests and eggs.
29Ellipsis of newspaper
30Anything used as such (such as a newsletter or listing magazine). [(countable) A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper
31Today usually digital and often also available in print.]
32Ellipsis of wrapping paper. [Paper used for wrapping parcels (in this case, often brown) or presents (in this case, often colourful/colorful and decorative).]
33Ellipsis of wallpaper. [(uncountable) Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.]
About antonyms for paper
Finding the right antonym for paper helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.", paper has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for paper, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.