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Writedown

🇬🇧 UK //ˈraɪt daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //ˈraɪt daʊn//

Meaning of Writedown

To record information in writing.

In simple words: To write something down on paper.

Writedown in a sentence

• Please write down your phone number.
• I need to write down the instructions for my project.
• Don't forget to write down the due date for the assignment.
• When you hear important information, it's good to write it down.
• She always writes down her ideas in a journal.
• Could you write down the meeting notes for me?

How to use Writedown

Use 'write down' in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing where 'document' may be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

write down + object

Memory hint

Think of putting your thoughts 'down' on paper, like planting a seed.

Related words

Collocations with Writedown

• write down notes
• write down ideas
• write down information
• write down thoughts
• write down a list

Synonyms for Writedown

• note
• record
• jot down
• register
• document

Common mistakes with Writedown

• Often confused with 'write up' which means to create a formal report.
• Some learners use 'writedown' as one word instead of two.
• Mixing up with 'note down', which can imply taking brief notes.

Frequently asked questions about Writedown

What does Writedown mean?

To write something down on paper.

What is the definition of Writedown?

To record information in writing.

How do you use Writedown in a sentence?

Please write down your phone number.

Can you give another example of Writedown?

I need to write down the instructions for my project.

What are synonyms for Writedown?

Common alternatives include note, record, jot down, register, document.

What words go with Writedown?

It commonly pairs with write down notes, write down ideas, write down information, write down thoughts, write down a list.

What are common mistakes when using Writedown?

Often confused with 'write up' which means to create a formal report. Some learners use 'writedown' as one word instead of two. Mixing up with 'note down', which can imply taking brief notes.

How do you pronounce Writedown?

US: //ˈraɪt daʊn//, UK: //ˈraɪt daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Writedown?

Use 'write down' in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in very formal writing where 'document' may be more appropriate.