Pronunciation: /ɒn ˈpeɪpər/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 I wrote my ideas down on paper so I wouldn't forget them.
A2 The recipe looked easy to follow on paper, but it was actually quite challenging.
B1 The budget plan seemed feasible on paper, but in reality, it was difficult to implement.
B2 The project proposal was well-received on paper, but it lacked practicality in execution.
C1 The legal contract appeared sound on paper, but there were loopholes that needed to be addressed.
C2 The strategic plan seemed flawless on paper, but unforeseen challenges arose during implementation.
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 The itinerary seemed well-planned on paper, but we ended up getting lost.
A2 On paper, the budget allocation looked fair, but some departments felt they were underfunded.
B1 The project timeline appeared feasible on paper, but unexpected delays caused setbacks.
B2 On paper, the team's collaboration seemed effective, but communication issues arose.
C1 The legal agreement seemed airtight on paper, but loopholes were discovered during negotiations.
C2 On paper, the strategic plan was well-thought-out, but it failed to adapt to changing market conditions.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 The plan looks good on paper, but we need to see how it works in practice.
A2 On paper, the project seemed simple, but in reality, it was much more complex.
B1 The job description sounded great on paper, but the actual work was very different.
B2 The contract looked good on paper, but there were hidden clauses that caused problems later.
C1 On paper, the proposal seemed perfect, but there were many logistical challenges to overcome.
C2 The investment opportunity appeared promising on paper, but a closer look revealed potential risks.
formal On paper, the project seemed like a feasible idea.
informal On paper, it looked like it would work out fine.
slang On paper, it seemed like a piece of cake.
figurative On paper, the plan was flawless but reality proved otherwise.
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