B1noun 2K

Script

🇬🇧 UK /["/skrɪpt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/skrɪpt/"]/

Meaning of Script

a written text of a play, film, broadcast, talk, etc.

In simple words: A written text for a play, movie, or broadcast.

Script in a sentence

• That line isn't in the original script.
• a film script
• to write/read a script
• We're currently working on a script.
• He was reading from a prepared script.
• a script about a farmer's life
• a script for children's TV
• She admired his neat script.
• a document in Cyrillic script *(= used to write Russian and some other languages)*
• The bug was caused by an error in the script.

How to use Script

Use 'script' in formal contexts like theater or film discussions. It's not commonly used in casual conversation. You wouldn't use it to refer to everyday written texts.

Grammar pattern

script + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'script' as a 'scrip' (short for prescription) for actors to follow.

Related words

Collocations with Script

• draft
• original
• final
• prepare
• write
• co-write
• editor
• writer
• script about
• script for
• neat
• cursive
• flowing
• in a/​the script
• neat
• cursive
• flowing
• in a/​the script

Synonyms for Script

• alphabet

Opposites of Script

• improvisation
• spontaneity

Common mistakes with Script

• Confused with 'screenplay' - a specific type of script for films.
• Using 'script' to refer to general writing, instead of specific structured texts.
• Mixing up the noun 'script' with the verb 'to script'.

Frequently asked questions about Script

What does Script mean?

A written text for a play, movie, or broadcast.

What is the definition of Script?

a written text of a play, film, broadcast, talk, etc.

How do you use Script in a sentence?

That line isn't in the original script.

Can you give another example of Script?

a film script

What are synonyms for Script?

Common alternatives include alphabet.

What is the opposite of Script?

Opposite meanings include improvisation, spontaneity.

What words go with Script?

It commonly pairs with draft, original, final, prepare, write, co-write, editor, writer, script about, script for, neat, cursive, flowing, in a/​the script, neat, cursive, flowing, in a/​the script.

What are common mistakes when using Script?

Confused with 'screenplay' - a specific type of script for films. Using 'script' to refer to general writing, instead of specific structured texts. Mixing up the noun 'script' with the verb 'to script'.

How do you pronounce Script?

US: /["/skrɪpt/"]/, UK: /["/skrɪpt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Script?

Use 'script' in formal contexts like theater or film discussions. It's not commonly used in casual conversation. You wouldn't use it to refer to everyday written texts.

What CEFR level is Script?

"Script" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.