C1noun formal 3K

Manuscript

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

Meaning of Manuscript

a copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it has been printed

In simple words: A written or typed document, especially a book or article, before it's published.

Manuscript in a sentence

• an **unpublished/original manuscript**
• I read her poems in manuscript.
• He submitted the manuscript to an editor at Longman.
• She was delighted when the manuscript was accepted for publication.
• I only have one copy of the manuscript.
• The text ran to dozens of pages in manuscript form.
• the original autograph manuscript of the poem
• medieval illuminated manuscripts
• the surviving manuscript of ‘Beowulf’
• One contemporary manuscript shows Henry II crowned by the hand of Christ.

How to use Manuscript

Use 'manuscript' when referring to early drafts, especially in academic or literary contexts. Not typically used in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'manuscript' as 'man-you-scribe', a man writing a script.

Related words

Collocations with Manuscript

• original
• autograph
• handwritten
• copy
• write
• prepare
• type
• page
• form
• submission
• in manuscript
• ancient
• early
• medieval
• survive
• illumination
• collection

Synonyms for Manuscript

• draft
• script
• text
• paper
• document

Opposites of Manuscript

• print
• publication

Common mistakes with Manuscript

• Confused with 'manuscripting' — referring to the process instead of the document.
• Using 'manuscript' for published works.
• Misplacing the stress in pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions about Manuscript

What does Manuscript mean?

A written or typed document, especially a book or article, before it's published.

What is the definition of Manuscript?

a copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it has been printed

How do you use Manuscript in a sentence?

an **unpublished/original manuscript**

Can you give another example of Manuscript?

I read her poems in manuscript.

What are synonyms for Manuscript?

Common alternatives include draft, script, text, paper, document.

What is the opposite of Manuscript?

Opposite meanings include print, publication.

What words go with Manuscript?

It commonly pairs with original, autograph, handwritten, copy, write, prepare, type, page, form, submission, in manuscript, ancient, early, medieval, survive, illumination, collection.

What are common mistakes when using Manuscript?

Confused with 'manuscripting' — referring to the process instead of the document. Using 'manuscript' for published works. Misplacing the stress in pronunciation.

How do you pronounce Manuscript?

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

Is Manuscript formal or informal?

"Manuscript" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Manuscript?

Use 'manuscript' when referring to early drafts, especially in academic or literary contexts. Not typically used in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Manuscript?

"Manuscript" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.