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Write

🇬🇧 UK /["/raɪt/","/raɪts/","/rəʊt/","/ˈrɪtn/","/ˈraɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/raɪt/","/raɪts/","/rəʊt/","/ˈrɪtn/","/ˈraɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Write

to make letters or numbers on a surface, especially using a pen or a pencil

In simple words: To use letters and words on paper or a screen.

Write in a sentence

• I like to write stories about my adventures.
• Can you write your name on the paper?
• Please write down your phone number.
• He had to write an essay for his class.
• The teacher asked us to write something nice.

How to use Write

Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Suitable for formal contexts (like essays) and informal settings (like text messages). Avoid in contexts where the meaning is more about typing or printing rather than creating content.

Grammar pattern

write + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'rite' — think of a rite of passage that includes writing something important.

Related words

Collocations with Write

• clearly
• neatly
• busily
• learn to
• teach somebody to
• be able to
• in
• on
• with
• beautifully
• eloquently
• well
• commission somebody to
• inspire somebody to
• prompt somebody to
• about
• for
• from
• beautifully
• eloquently
• well
• commission somebody to
• inspire somebody to
• prompt somebody to
• about
• for
• from
• beautifully
• eloquently
• well
• commission somebody to
• inspire somebody to
• prompt somebody to
• about
• for
• from

Synonyms for Write

• inscribe
• scribble
• compose
• record
• note

Opposites of Write

• erase
• delete

Common mistakes with Write

• Confuse with 'right' when speaking quickly.
• Use 'write' instead of 'writing' in continuous tenses.
• Forget to use 'to' when saying 'write to someone'.

Frequently asked questions about Write

What does Write mean?

To use letters and words on paper or a screen.

What is the definition of Write?

to make letters or numbers on a surface, especially using a pen or a pencil

How do you use Write in a sentence?

I like to write stories about my adventures.

Can you give another example of Write?

Can you write your name on the paper?

What are synonyms for Write?

Common alternatives include inscribe, scribble, compose, record, note.

What is the opposite of Write?

Opposite meanings include erase, delete.

What words go with Write?

It commonly pairs with clearly, neatly, busily, learn to, teach somebody to, be able to, in, on, with, beautifully, eloquently, well, commission somebody to, inspire somebody to, prompt somebody to, about, for, from, beautifully, eloquently, well, commission somebody to, inspire somebody to, prompt somebody to, about, for, from, beautifully, eloquently, well, commission somebody to, inspire somebody to, prompt somebody to, about, for, from.

What are common mistakes when using Write?

Confuse with 'right' when speaking quickly. Use 'write' instead of 'writing' in continuous tenses. Forget to use 'to' when saying 'write to someone'.

How do you pronounce Write?

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

When should I use Write?

Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Suitable for formal contexts (like essays) and informal settings (like text messages). Avoid in contexts where the meaning is more about typing or printing rather than creating content.

What CEFR level is Write?

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