Cool MateWriting
UK /["/ˈraɪtɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈraɪtɪŋ/"]/
Definition
the activity of writing, in contrast to reading, speaking, etc.
In simple words: The act of putting words on paper or typing them.
Examples
- Writing is an essential skill for communication.
- She is very proud of her writing talents.
- His writing was clear and easy to understand.
- The writing on the wall was difficult to read.
- Writing in a journal can help you express your thoughts.
Usage notes
Use 'writing' when referring to the process or activity of creating text. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, such as essays or letters, but avoid using it in overly relaxed settings like casual chats without context.
Grammar pattern
writing + object
Memory hint
Think of 'write' as in 'right' — when you write, you do it right!
Collocations
- do
- practise/practice
- improve
- paper
- desk
- reading and writing
- effective
- creative
- descriptive
- piece
- teach
- improve
- skills
- style
- writing for
- writing in
- writing of
- a style of writing
- fine
- good
- great
- piece
- anthology
- collection
- read
- publish
- be about something
- deal with something
- include something
- in… writing
- through somebody’s writing
- writing about
- small
- tiny
- legible
- have
- read
- recognize
- in somebody’s writing
- fine
- good
- great
- piece
- anthology
- collection
- read
- publish
- be about something
- deal with something
- include something
- in… writing
- through somebody’s writing
- writing about
Synonyms
- composing
- scribbling
- inscribing
- penning
- jotting
Antonyms
- erasing
- destroying
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'righting' (to correct something).
- Using 'writing' as a noun without proper context.
- Mixing up 'writing' with 'writings' when referring to multiple pieces.