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write

/raɪt/
verb★Beginner— to put words on paper or a screen
general

to form letters or words on a surface using a pen, pencil, or keyboard

He writes his notes in a notebook.

He records information in a book using a pen.

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Commonly used for both handwriting and typing.

general

to create or compose text for publication or communication

She writes articles for a magazine.

She creates written content for a publication.

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Often used for professional or creative writing.

general

to send a message or letter to someone

I will write to you when I arrive.

I will send you a message or letter when I get there.

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Used to indicate communication through writing.

Collocations

write a letterto create and send a written messagewrite a bookto author a bookwrite downto record information in writingwrite offto dismiss something as a losswrite upto prepare a detailed report or summary

Synonyms

composeauthorpenscribbleinscribe

Antonyms

erasedeleteremoveforget

Related Phrases

write offphrasal verb
to dismiss something as a loss
write upphrasal verb
to prepare a detailed report or summary
write backphrasal verb
to respond in writing

💡Pro Tip

Common Collocations

Remember common collocations like 'write a letter', 'write a book', and 'write down' to sound more natural.

⚡Gold Rule

Transitive and Intransitive Use

'Write' can be used with or without an object. For example, 'She writes every day' (intransitive) and 'She writes a novel' (transitive).

📖Word Origin

Old English 'wrītan', from Proto-Germanic 'writan', meaning 'to score, inscribe'

📝Usage Notes

The verb 'write' can be used both transitively (with an object) and intransitively (without an object). It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

write
to form letters or words
root
English Dictionary

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