Difference between paper and card

Posted By: Sm Adminon: December 14, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Paper:
Paper is the thin sheet especially made from the wood which is used for the writing, drawing etc. Papers are versatile in nature as it can be used for different purposes. Papers can be recycled after use. Paper absorbs the water as well.
Card:
A card is a rectangular piece of card made from paper.
Differences:

Basis	Paper	Card
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, in particular one used for writing or printing on	Material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material
Synonyms	Insubstantial, paper-thin, disposable	Sheet, poster, label, program and ticket
Antonyms	Thick
Part of Speech	Adjective	Noun
Types	Its types are: coated stocks and uncoated stocks.	Its types are: charge cards, credit cards, reward cards, prepaid cards and business cards.
History	It was invented in China during Hyan Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD).
Word origin	The word paper was originated in between 1325-75 from Middle English papir, from Anglo-French, from Latin papyrus, paper from Greek papyrus papyrus.	The word card was originated in between 1350-1400; Middle English carde.
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /ˈpeɪpə / Eng (US): /ˈpāpər /	Eng (UK): /kɑːd / Eng (US): /kärd /
Made of	Paper is made from wood pulp or plant fiber.
Advantages/Benefits	Its advantages are: It is used for writing and printing. It is also used for packaging materials. It can be used in the form of paper tissues as well. It is cheap.
Disadvantages	Its disadvantages are: It is flammable which means can be set into fire. It is also the cause of pollution. It is difficult to degrade.
Example in Sentence	He tore a paper from his copy in order to make a rocket. The children were making a paper airplane.	He has placed a visiting card on his desk. I lost my identity card of the college.