1. A Part of Speech:
* An article is a word that comes before a noun to specify whether the noun is singular or plural, and definite or indefinite.
* The definite article is "the." It points to a specific noun already known.
* Example: "The cat sat on the mat."
* The indefinite articles are "a" and "an." They refer to any one of a group of nouns.
* Example: "A cat sat on a mat."
2. A Written Work:
* An article can also refer to a piece of writing that is published in a newspaper, magazine, or online.
* Articles usually explore a specific topic in detail, often presenting an argument or offering information.
* They can be:
* News articles: Report on current events.
* Feature articles: Explore a topic in more depth, often with a focus on human interest.
* Opinion pieces: Express the author's viewpoint on a particular issue.
So, depending on the context, "article" can mean either a part of speech or a type of written work.