A1 noun Neutral #3,139 most common

sheet

/ʃiːt/

A large, thin, rectangular piece of cloth used on a bed to keep the sleeper comfortable and the mattress clean. It can also refer to a flat piece of paper or a thin layer of any material like metal or ice.

Examples

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1

I usually change the bed sheet every Saturday morning.

I change the thin bed cloth once a week.

2

The sign-in sheet is located at the reception desk for all visitors.

There is a list on paper for people to write their names.

3

Do you have a spare sheet of paper I could borrow for a second?

Can I have one piece of paper from your notebook?

Word Family

Noun
sheet
Verb
sheet
Adjective
sheeted
Related
sheeting
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Sheet' as 'Sweet' for your 'Sleep'—it's the soft, thin thing you lie on.

Quick Quiz

I need to buy a new ______ for my bed because the old one is torn.

Correct!

The correct answer is: sheet

Examples

1

I usually change the bed sheet every Saturday morning.

everyday

I change the thin bed cloth once a week.

2

The sign-in sheet is located at the reception desk for all visitors.

formal

There is a list on paper for people to write their names.

3

Do you have a spare sheet of paper I could borrow for a second?

informal

Can I have one piece of paper from your notebook?

4

The lab results were recorded on a standardized data sheet.

academic

The scientific information was written on a specific form.

5

The company's balance sheet shows a significant profit this quarter.

business

The financial report shows that the company made money.

Word Family

Noun
sheet
Verb
sheet
Adjective
sheeted
Related
sheeting

Common Collocations

fitted sheet A bed cloth with elastic corners to stay on the mattress.
sheet of paper A single rectangular piece of paper.
cotton sheets Bedding made from soft cotton fabric.
balance sheet A document showing a company's financial status.
ice sheet A very thick, large layer of ice covering an area.

Common Phrases

a clean sheet

Starting over without any mistakes or a past record.

cheat sheet

A small paper used to help someone remember facts during a test.

between the sheets

Lying in bed, usually to sleep.

Often Confused With

sheet vs shit

This is a vulgar word; 'sheet' has a long 'ee' sound /iː/, while 'shit' has a short 'i' sound /ɪ/.

sheet vs seat

A 'seat' is something you sit on (like a chair), while a 'sheet' is a thin material.

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Usage Notes

When talking about beds, 'sheet' usually refers to the thin layer, whereas 'blanket' or 'duvet' refers to the thick, warm layer. In stationery, it always refers to a single piece of paper.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce the vowel sound, which can lead to saying an offensive word. Ensure the 'ee' sound is held longer.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Sheet' as 'Sweet' for your 'Sleep'—it's the soft, thin thing you lie on.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old English word 'sciete', meaning a piece of cloth or a towel.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: one sheet, two sheets Used with the preposition 'of': a sheet of paper, a sheet of glass Compound nouns: bedsheet, worksheet
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Cultural Context

In many English-speaking countries, a bed is made with a 'fitted sheet' on the mattress and a 'flat sheet' on top of that before the blanket.

Quick Quiz

I need to buy a new ______ for my bed because the old one is torn.

Correct!

The correct answer is: sheet

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