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Print

🇬🇧 UK /["/prɪnt/","/prɪnts/","/ˈprɪntɪd/","/ˈprɪntɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/prɪnt/","/prɪnts/","/ˈprɪntɪd/","/ˈprɪntɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Print

to produce letters, pictures, etc. on paper using a machine that puts ink (= coloured liquid) on the surface

In simple words: To make a copy on paper using a printer.

Print in a sentence

• I need to print this document for my meeting.
• Can you print the labels for the files?
• He decided to print the photos from his vacation.
• I learned how to print my resume on the computer.
• The printer is broken, so I can't print anything right now.

How to use Print

Use 'print' when talking about producing documents or images. It is common in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in a slang context. For instance, it's suitable for office settings but less so in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

print + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'hint' — imagine getting a hint in a game that tells you to print your work.

Related words

Collocations with Print

• beautifully
• badly
• cheaply
• from
• in
• on
• beautifully
• badly
• cheaply
• from
• in
• on
• beautifully
• badly
• cheaply
• from
• in
• on
• beautifully
• badly
• cheaply
• from
• in
• on

Synonyms for Print

• produce
• copy
• duplicate
• reproduce
• publish

Opposites of Print

• erase
• delete

Common mistakes with Print

• Using the wrong tense, such as 'printed' when 'print' is correct.
• Confusing 'print' with 'imprint' which refers to marking or pressing something.
• Not specifying what to print, leading to vague statements.

Frequently asked questions about Print

What does Print mean?

To make a copy on paper using a printer.

What is the definition of Print?

to produce letters, pictures, etc. on paper using a machine that puts ink (= coloured liquid) on the surface

How do you use Print in a sentence?

I need to print this document for my meeting.

Can you give another example of Print?

Can you print the labels for the files?

What are synonyms for Print?

Common alternatives include produce, copy, duplicate, reproduce, publish.

What is the opposite of Print?

Opposite meanings include erase, delete.

What words go with Print?

It commonly pairs with beautifully, badly, cheaply, from, in, on, beautifully, badly, cheaply, from, in, on, beautifully, badly, cheaply, from, in, on, beautifully, badly, cheaply, from, in, on.

What are common mistakes when using Print?

Using the wrong tense, such as 'printed' when 'print' is correct. Confusing 'print' with 'imprint' which refers to marking or pressing something. Not specifying what to print, leading to vague statements.

How do you pronounce Print?

US: /["/prɪnt/","/prɪnts/","/ˈprɪntɪd/","/ˈprɪntɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/prɪnt/","/prɪnts/","/ˈprɪntɪd/","/ˈprɪntɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Print?

Use 'print' when talking about producing documents or images. It is common in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in a slang context. For instance, it's suitable for office settings but less so in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Print?

"Print" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.