write

verb
UK: /raɪt/
US: /raɪt/

  1. To create words, letters, or symbols on a surface using a pen, pencil, keyboard, or other tool.

    1. I can write my name. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please write your address on this form so we know where to send it. [ ] [ ]

  2. To compose or create a literary work, such as a book, poem, or song.

    1. She wants to write a novel. [ ] [ ]
    2. The author is going to write a new book about his childhood in Canada. [ ] [ ]

  3. To communicate with someone by sending them a letter or email.

    1. I will write to you soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't forget to write me when you arrive in Paris and tell me about your stay. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

compose draft pen jot note record
write noun

  1. The act or process of writing something.

    1. His write is very bad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The student improved his write after several revisions of his term paper. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "write" in English means: To create words, letters, or symbols on a surface using a pen, pencil, keyboard, or other tool., To compose or create a literary work, such as a book, poem, or song., To communicate with someone by sending them a letter or email..

The phonetic transcription of "write" is /raɪt/ in British English and /raɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "write": compose, draft, pen, jot, note, record.

Example usage of "write": "I can write my name.". More examples on the page.