Write
verb
To make letters or numbers on a surface, especially with a pen or pencil.
Could you write your name here, please?
Often appears as...
- write a letter
- write a note
verb
To create a book, poem, story, or article by putting words on paper or on a computer.
Jane is writing a novel
Often appears as...
- write a book
- write an article
Usage tips
Literary, Academic
verb
To put information in writing or record it with an electronic device.
She wrote down his phone number on a piece of paper
Often appears as...
- write down a number
- write down an address
verb
In computing, to put information or data into a computer or onto a piece of electronic equipment.
The program writes data to the disk drive
Often appears as...
- write data
- write a program
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To send a letter, email or text to someone.
I need to write to my lawyer about this matter
Often appears as...
- write a letter
- write an email
verb
To make letters or numbers on a surface, especially with a pen or pencil.
Could you write your name here, please?
Often appears as...
- write a letter
- write a note
verb
To create a book, poem, story, or article by putting words on paper or on a computer.
Jane is writing a novel
Often appears as...
- write a book
- write an article
Usage tips
Literary, Academic
verb
To put information in writing or record it with an electronic device.
She wrote down his phone number on a piece of paper
Often appears as...
- write down a number
- write down an address
verb
In computing, to put information or data into a computer or onto a piece of electronic equipment.
The program writes data to the disk drive
Often appears as...
- write data
- write a program
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To send a letter, email or text to someone.
I need to write to my lawyer about this matter
Often appears as...
- write a letter
- write an email
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Act
Remember 'write' involves physically forming words; it's different from typing or texting.
She prefers to write her thoughts in a journal, not on her phone.
Pro Tip 2/2Tools Matter
Writing normally involves a tool and surface – like a pen and paper.
He wrote the answer on the whiteboard with a marker.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Act
Remember 'write' involves physically forming words; it's different from typing or texting.
She prefers to write her thoughts in a journal, not on her phone.
Pro Tip 2/2Tools Matter
Writing normally involves a tool and surface – like a pen and paper.
He wrote the answer on the whiteboard with a marker.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Act
Remember 'write' involves physically forming words; it's different from typing or texting.
She prefers to write her thoughts in a journal, not on her phone.
Pro Tip 2/2Tools Matter
Writing normally involves a tool and surface – like a pen and paper.
He wrote the answer on the whiteboard with a marker.
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How to build a fictional...
yet fantastical, fictional worlds are created everyday in our minds, on computers, even on napkins at the restaurant down the street. The truth is your imagination and a willingness to, figuratively, live in your own world are all you need to get started writing a novel.
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It's a conundrum without a simple answer. Professional writers solve this problem by learning what's considered correct for a publication, and doing that. The important thing is to pick one style and stick with it throughout a piece of writing. One more wrinkle.
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How to create a great...
finally a few words about alphabet the parent company of google and now one of the world's most valuable companies much has been said and written about the the business strategy but i'll say a few words about the name is alphabet a great name you bet first
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Questions No One Knows...
Why do so many innocent people and animals suffer terrible things? Is there really a plan for my life? Is the future yet to be written, or is it already written and we just can't see it? But then, do I have free will? I mean, who am I anyway?
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A host of heroes - April...
So many people in distress have said this, but why? What kind of hero do we need and do we even really even need a hero at all? Well, if you look at any piece of literature written for page, script, or stage, the answer is yes!
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How to write descriptivel...
to think, to feel, to be so absorbed that for a while we forget where we are. So, how about writing fiction? How do you suck your readers into your stories? With an exciting plot? Maybe. Fascinating characters? Probably.
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Every Day in Tuscany PIPE...
strongly and I started going there whenever I could I was writing poetry forever I that was all I ever intended to write as as I was growing up and studying in college and I became a
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A Collection Of Spring...
even though only one percent of the original pine forest remains writer jim crumley can still feel humbled in its presence pine woods are i mean to my way of thinking
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Bring on the learning...
It's about passion. Often, people are good at things they don't really care for. It's about passion, and what excites our spirit and our energy. And if you're doing the thing that you love to do, that you're good at, time takes a different course entirely. My wife's just finished writing a novel,
Video examples
The benefits of a...
Language ability is typically measured in two active parts, speaking and writing, and two passive parts, listening and reading. While a balanced bilingual has near equal abilities across the board in two languages, most bilinguals around the world know and use their languages
Video examples
How to build a fictional...
yet fantastical, fictional worlds are created everyday in our minds, on computers, even on napkins at the restaurant down the street. The truth is your imagination and a willingness to, figuratively, live in your own world are all you need to get started writing a novel.
Video examples
When to use apostrophes...
It's a conundrum without a simple answer. Professional writers solve this problem by learning what's considered correct for a publication, and doing that. The important thing is to pick one style and stick with it throughout a piece of writing. One more wrinkle.
Video examples
How to create a great...
finally a few words about alphabet the parent company of google and now one of the world's most valuable companies much has been said and written about the the business strategy but i'll say a few words about the name is alphabet a great name you bet first
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
Why do so many innocent people and animals suffer terrible things? Is there really a plan for my life? Is the future yet to be written, or is it already written and we just can't see it? But then, do I have free will? I mean, who am I anyway?
Video examples
A host of heroes - April...
So many people in distress have said this, but why? What kind of hero do we need and do we even really even need a hero at all? Well, if you look at any piece of literature written for page, script, or stage, the answer is yes!
Video examples
How to write descriptivel...
to think, to feel, to be so absorbed that for a while we forget where we are. So, how about writing fiction? How do you suck your readers into your stories? With an exciting plot? Maybe. Fascinating characters? Probably.
Video examples
Every Day in Tuscany PIPE...
strongly and I started going there whenever I could I was writing poetry forever I that was all I ever intended to write as as I was growing up and studying in college and I became a
Video examples
A Collection Of Spring...
even though only one percent of the original pine forest remains writer jim crumley can still feel humbled in its presence pine woods are i mean to my way of thinking
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Langston Hughes
American Poet
In all my life, I have never been free. I have never been able to do anything with freedom, except in the field of my writing.
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Future
American Musician
I don't read blogs. I'm living the life they're writing about. So why read about it?
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
John wrote with a very deep love for the human race and a concern for its future.
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Tyler Perry
American Actor
As I experience life and go through things, that's what I write about.
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Ray Bradbury
American Writer
My favorite writers have been those who've said things well.
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J. K. Rowling
English Author
I've been writing my entire life, and I'll always write.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
It is extremely important to me to write for children.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
When I write, I try to become different characters.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I'm not afraid to write my feelings in songs.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Writing gave me the world.
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Langston Hughes
American Poet
In all my life, I have never been free. I have never been able to do anything with freedom, except in the field of my writing.
Quote examples
Future
American Musician
I don't read blogs. I'm living the life they're writing about. So why read about it?
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
John wrote with a very deep love for the human race and a concern for its future.
Quote examples
Tyler Perry
American Actor
As I experience life and go through things, that's what I write about.
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Ray Bradbury
American Writer
My favorite writers have been those who've said things well.
Quote examples
J. K. Rowling
English Author
I've been writing my entire life, and I'll always write.
Quote examples
Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
It is extremely important to me to write for children.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
When I write, I try to become different characters.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I'm not afraid to write my feelings in songs.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Writing gave me the world.
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