A2noun 1K

Sheet

🇬🇧 UK /["/ʃiːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ʃiːt/"]/

Meaning of Sheet

a large piece of thin cloth used on a bed to lie on or lie under

In simple words: A flat piece of paper or fabric.

Sheet in a sentence

• I need a fresh sheet of paper to draw on.
• The bed was so comfortable with a clean sheet.
• She printed the report on a large sheet.
• The artist used a canvas sheet for painting.
• Please hand me the sheet for the song so I can practice.
• He placed a sheet of metal over the hole.
• A sheet of ice covered the lake in winter.
• She found an old sheet of music in the attic.

How to use Sheet

Commonly used in daily contexts, such as discussing bed linens or paper. Not formal; avoid in academic writing when referring to documents.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'sheet' of paper – flat and smooth, easy to remember.

Related words

Collocations with Sheet

• clean
• crisp
• fresh
• change
• fold
• put on
• cover
• hang
• beneath a/​the sheet
• under a/​the sheet
• between the sheets
• sheets and blankets
• be white as a sheet
• blank
• clean
• A3
• take
• use
• rip
• music
• sheet of
• a sheet of paper
• flat
• large
• thick
• metal
• steel
• vinyl
• sheet of
• flat
• large
• thick
• metal
• steel
• vinyl
• sheet of

Synonyms for Sheet

• page
• leaf
• slide
• document
• layer

Opposites of Sheet

• blank
• empty

Common mistakes with Sheet

• Confused with 'sheets' as a slang term for a sheet of material.
• Using 'sheet' when referring to multiple items without pluralizing.
• Assuming it only refers to paper, ignoring fabric meanings.

Frequently asked questions about Sheet

What does Sheet mean?

A flat piece of paper or fabric.

What is the definition of Sheet?

a large piece of thin cloth used on a bed to lie on or lie under

How do you use Sheet in a sentence?

I need a fresh sheet of paper to draw on.

Can you give another example of Sheet?

The bed was so comfortable with a clean sheet.

What are synonyms for Sheet?

Common alternatives include page, leaf, slide, document, layer.

What is the opposite of Sheet?

Opposite meanings include blank, empty.

What words go with Sheet?

It commonly pairs with clean, crisp, fresh, change, fold, put on, cover, hang, beneath a/​the sheet, under a/​the sheet, between the sheets, sheets and blankets, be white as a sheet, blank, clean, A3, take, use, rip, music, sheet of, a sheet of paper, flat, large, thick, metal, steel, vinyl, sheet of, flat, large, thick, metal, steel, vinyl, sheet of.

What are common mistakes when using Sheet?

Confused with 'sheets' as a slang term for a sheet of material. Using 'sheet' when referring to multiple items without pluralizing. Assuming it only refers to paper, ignoring fabric meanings.

How do you pronounce Sheet?

US: /["/ʃiːt/"]/, UK: /["/ʃiːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sheet?

Commonly used in daily contexts, such as discussing bed linens or paper. Not formal; avoid in academic writing when referring to documents.

What CEFR level is Sheet?

"Sheet" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.