Write

/raɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of writing.

Her write was filled with emotion and depth.

verb

To mark letters, words, or other symbols on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar instrument.

I like to write in my journal every evening.

To compose text, such as a letter, article, or story.

She plans to write a novel this year.

To create a program or set of instructions for a computer.

He needs to write code for the new application.

To produce a written record of something.

Please write down the details of the meeting.

Old English 'writan', meaning to scratch, draw, or outline.

write off

To dismiss or regard something as a loss.

write-up

A report or description of an event or situation.

write into

To include information in a document or agreement.

writer

A person who writes, especially professionally.

writing

The act or process of composing text.

To write something quickly or carelessly.

I just need to jot this down, I'm writing it on the fly.

To produce content for social media or online platforms.

I’m going to write a new post for my blog.