chapter

One of the main parts of a book, usually with a number or title.

• Read the first chapter tonight.
• The book has twelve chapters.
• Which chapter explains the rules?

Similar words: section

Common phrases: first chapter, read a chapter, chapter three

A local group that belongs to a larger organization, or a meeting of that group.

• Our local chapter meets every month.
• She joined the city chapter of the association.
• The chapter organized a charity event.

How to use it: a chapter of something (The local chapter of the society welcomed new members.)

Similar words: branch

Common phrases: local chapter, chapter meeting, chapter of something