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Writing

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

Meaning of Writing

the activity of writing, in contrast to reading, speaking, etc.

In simple words: The act of putting words on paper or typing them.

Writing in a sentence

• Writing is an essential skill for communication.
• She is very proud of her writing talents.
• His writing was clear and easy to understand.
• The writing on the wall was difficult to read.
• Writing in a journal can help you express your thoughts.

How to use Writing

Use 'writing' when referring to the process or activity of creating text. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, such as essays or letters, but avoid using it in overly relaxed settings like casual chats without context.

Grammar pattern

writing + object

Memory hint

Think of 'write' as in 'right' — when you write, you do it right!

Related words

Collocations with Writing

• do
• practise/​practice
• improve
• paper
• desk
• reading and writing
• effective
• creative
• descriptive
• piece
• teach
• improve
• skills
• style
• writing for
• writing in
• writing of
• a style of writing
• fine
• good
• great
• piece
• anthology
• collection
• read
• publish
• be about something
• deal with something
• include something
• in… writing
• through somebody’s writing
• writing about
• small
• tiny
• legible
• have
• read
• recognize
• in somebody’s writing
• fine
• good
• great
• piece
• anthology
• collection
• read
• publish
• be about something
• deal with something
• include something
• in… writing
• through somebody’s writing
• writing about

Synonyms for Writing

• composing
• scribbling
• inscribing
• penning
• jotting

Opposites of Writing

• erasing
• destroying

Common mistakes with Writing

• Confused with 'righting' (to correct something).
• Using 'writing' as a noun without proper context.
• Mixing up 'writing' with 'writings' when referring to multiple pieces.

Frequently asked questions about Writing

What does Writing mean?

The act of putting words on paper or typing them.

What is the definition of Writing?

the activity of writing, in contrast to reading, speaking, etc.

How do you use Writing in a sentence?

Writing is an essential skill for communication.

Can you give another example of Writing?

She is very proud of her writing talents.

What are synonyms for Writing?

Common alternatives include composing, scribbling, inscribing, penning, jotting.

What is the opposite of Writing?

Opposite meanings include erasing, destroying.

What words go with Writing?

It commonly pairs with do, practise/​practice, improve, paper, desk, reading and writing, effective, creative, descriptive, piece, teach, improve, skills, style, writing for, writing in, writing of, a style of writing, fine, good, great, piece, anthology, collection, read, publish, be about something, deal with something, include something, in… writing, through somebody’s writing, writing about, small, tiny, legible, have, read, recognize, in somebody’s writing, fine, good, great, piece, anthology, collection, read, publish, be about something, deal with something, include something, in… writing, through somebody’s writing, writing about.

What are common mistakes when using Writing?

Confused with 'righting' (to correct something). Using 'writing' as a noun without proper context. Mixing up 'writing' with 'writings' when referring to multiple pieces.

How do you pronounce Writing?

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

When should I use Writing?

Use 'writing' when referring to the process or activity of creating text. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, such as essays or letters, but avoid using it in overly relaxed settings like casual chats without context.

What CEFR level is Writing?

"Writing" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.