Cool MateText
UK /["/tekst/"]/US /["/tekst/"]/
Definition
any form of written material
In simple words: Written words or symbols.
Examples
- I received a text from my friend about tomorrow's meeting.
- Please read the text on the page carefully before answering the questions.
- He often sends a text instead of calling.
- The text of the song is very meaningful.
- You can share your text with others using social media.
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. In academic writing, 'text' refers to written work, while in casual settings, it can mean messages sent on mobile devices. Avoid using in situations where a more specific term (like 'document' or 'message') is appropriate.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'text' as 'textbook' — it's all about written words.
Collocations
- complete
- full
- draft
- block
- body
- chunk
- create
- produce
- provide
- accompany
- file
- editor
- message
- basic
- introductory
- key
- read
- read from
- analyse/analyze
- contain something
- describe something
- emphasize something
- analysis
- in a/the text
- text about
- text on
- complete
- full
- draft
- block
- body
- chunk
- create
- produce
- provide
- accompany
- file
- editor
- message
- complete
- full
- draft
- block
- body
- chunk
- create
- produce
- provide
- accompany
- file
- editor
- message
- basic
- introductory
- key
- read
- read from
- analyse/analyze
- contain something
- describe something
- emphasize something
- analysis
- in a/the text
- text about
- text on
Synonyms
- writing
- script
- document
- content
- message
Antonyms
- speech
- silence
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'context', thinking they mean the same thing.
- Misused as a verb when referring to sending messages.
- Overused instead of more specific terms like 'message' or 'document'.