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page

"Page" is a versatile word with several common meanings. It can be a noun referring to a sheet in a book or a young helper, and it can also be a verb meaning to call someone or to flip through something. Here are the most useful senses.

1nounsheet in a book or document

A page is one side of a single sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or document. Think of it as one 'screen' of text or images when you are reading something physical. When someone says 'turn the page', they mean flip to the next sheet.

everyday language, reading, publishing · Modern, widely used

The answer is on page 42 of your textbook.

She carefully tore a page out of her notebook to write a note.

The book has over 300 pages, so it will take a while to finish.

2nouna screen or section on a website

On the internet, a 'page' refers to a single screen of content you see on a website — like a home page, a contact page, or a product page. It is the digital version of a page in a book.

technology, internet · Modern, widely used

Click on the 'About' page to learn more about the company.

The website's home page loads very quickly.

She created a new page on her blog about cooking.

3verbto call or contact someone

When you 'page' someone, you send them a signal or message to get their attention — usually through a loudspeaker system or a small device called a pager. Imagine hearing your name announced in an airport: someone is paging you.

everyday language, healthcare, business · Modern, widely used

The hospital paged the doctor because there was an emergency.

They paged him over the intercom to come to the front desk.

Can you page the manager? I need some help.

4verbto scroll or flip through pages

To 'page through' something means to turn the pages of a book or scroll through screens one by one, usually without reading everything carefully — just looking.

everyday language, technology · Modern, widely used

She paged through the magazine while waiting at the dentist.

He paged through the report looking for the summary.

You can page down on your keyboard to scroll through the document.

5nouna young helper or attendant

Historically, a page was a young person — usually a boy — who worked as a servant or helper for a knight, a king, or an important person. Today, you still see this word used for young helpers in formal settings, like in a government building or at a wedding.

history, formal settings · Historical, but still used in formal contexts

The young page carried the knight's armor and weapons.

He worked as a page in the Senate, delivering messages between offices.

The wedding page walked ahead of the bride, carrying her flowers.

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