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Pencil

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

Meaning of Pencil

a narrow piece of wood, or a metal or plastic case, containing a black or coloured substance, used for drawing or writing

In simple words: A tool used for writing or drawing that has a lead core and usually a wooden or plastic casing.

Pencil in a sentence

• I'll get a pencil and paper.
• coloured pencils
• I need to sharpen my pencil.
• She scribbled a note in pencil.
• margin notes in pencil
• Each picture was carefully drawn with pencil and then colour was added.
• a pencil drawing/sketch

How to use Pencil

Used in both casual and formal settings. It's appropriate in schools, offices, and personal use, but might not be used in very technical contexts where a specific writing instrument is required.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'pencil' as 'pen with a chill' — it's softer, and you can erase it!

Related words

Collocations with Pencil

• blunt
• sharp
• soft
• draw (something) with
• use
• write (something) with
• lead
• sharpener
• eraser
• in pencil

Synonyms for Pencil

• stylus
• writing tool
• crayon
• charcoal

Opposites of Pencil

• pen
• marker
• ink

Common mistakes with Pencil

• Confused with 'pen' as they serve similar purposes.
• Used as a verb incorrectly, e.g., 'penciled' instead of 'wrote'.

Frequently asked questions about Pencil

What does Pencil mean?

A tool used for writing or drawing that has a lead core and usually a wooden or plastic casing.

What is the definition of Pencil?

a narrow piece of wood, or a metal or plastic case, containing a black or coloured substance, used for drawing or writing

How do you use Pencil in a sentence?

I'll get a pencil and paper.

Can you give another example of Pencil?

coloured pencils

What are synonyms for Pencil?

Common alternatives include stylus, writing tool, crayon, charcoal.

What is the opposite of Pencil?

Opposite meanings include pen, marker, ink.

What words go with Pencil?

It commonly pairs with blunt, sharp, soft, draw (something) with, use, write (something) with, lead, sharpener, eraser, in pencil.

What are common mistakes when using Pencil?

Confused with 'pen' as they serve similar purposes. Used as a verb incorrectly, e.g., 'penciled' instead of 'wrote'.

How do you pronounce Pencil?

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

When should I use Pencil?

Used in both casual and formal settings. It's appropriate in schools, offices, and personal use, but might not be used in very technical contexts where a specific writing instrument is required.

What CEFR level is Pencil?

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