Englanti

write

gb/ɹˈaɪt/ us/ɹˈaɪt/
A1 Englanti
~ 300
Merkitykset
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Verbi A1 action
1

Form letters or words on a surface

To make words or symbols on paper using a pen or pencil.

Käyttömalli: to write [something] [on something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'write' with 'right' due to pronunciation similarity.
Synonyymit
inscribe (More formal; often used for carving or writing permanently on a surface.)
Antonyymit
erase (To remove written marks from a surface.)
Kollokaatiot
write a letter |write your name |write an essay |write neatly |write in ink
Teemat
daily life |education |communication |daily_life
Esimerkit
  • She wrote her name at the top of the page.
  • Please write the address clearly so the mail arrives.
  • He wrote the list on a sticky note.
  • I wrote down the phone number quickly.
  • They wrote the answers in their notebooks.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I write my name on the paper.
  • Please write the word on the board.
  • He writes a letter to his friend.
  • We write numbers in the book.
Verbi A2 action
2

Create text, music, or code

To make and create stories, songs, or computer programs.

Käyttömalli: to write [a book/song/program]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse writing creatively with simply copying text; both use 'write' but imply different actions.
Synonyymit
compose (Often used for music and formal writing; slightly more artistic connotation.)
Antonyymit
plagiarize (To copy someone else's work instead of creating your own.)
Kollokaatiot
write a novel |write music |write software |write poetry
Teemat
arts |technology |communication |arts_entertainment
Esimerkit
  • She is writing her first novel.
  • He wrote a song for his daughter.
  • They wrote a new app for smartphones.
  • The journalist wrote an article about climate change.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I write a story about a dog.
  • She writes songs for children.
  • They write programs for computers.
  • He writes poems for his friends.
Verbi A2 action
3

Send someone a letter or message

To send words to someone by letter, email, or message.

Käyttömalli: to write [someone] [a letter/message]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may forget to include 'to' when using 'write' in this sense (e.g., 'write me' vs. 'write to me'). Both are correct but slightly different in tone/usage.
Synonyymit
correspond (More formal; usually refers to exchanging letters over time.)
Antonyymit
call (To communicate by speaking directly rather than writing.)
Kollokaatiot
write an email |write to a friend |write me soon
Teemat
communication |daily life |technology |relationships
Esimerkit
  • I wrote her an email yesterday.
  • Please write me when you arrive safely.
  • He wrote to his parents every week during college.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I write my friend a letter.
  • Please write me soon.
  • She writes to her mother every week.
Verbi A1 action
4

Fill in details on forms/documents

To put information on a paper form.

Käyttömalli: to write [information] [on something]
Synonyymit
enter (Common in digital contexts; implies typing into a field rather than handwriting.)
Antonyymit
leave blank (To not fill in any information in the space provided.)
Kollokaatiot
write your address |write your signature |write the date
Teemat
administration |daily life |business |work |communication
Esimerkit
  • Write your full name at the top of the form.
  • Please write today's date in the box.
  • He wrote his address on the application.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • Write your name here.
  • Please write your age on the form.
  • I write my address on the paper.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
write
IPA
GB/ɹˈaɪt/
US/ɹˈaɪt/
Tavut ja painotus
write (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (write)
Taivutusmuodot
Verb
  • Base: write
  • 3rd Person Singular: writes
  • Present Participle: writing
  • Past: wrote
  • Past Participle: written
Sanaperhe
Forms
writes verb writing verb A1 wrote verb written verb
Core family
writer noun A2
Related words
rewrite verb B1 handwriting noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unwritten adjective
Advanced or less common
writable adjective overwrite verb
Kielioppipoiminnat
  • Irregular past: wrote Verb
  • Irregular past participle: written Verb
Ilmaukset

nothing to write home about

1
/nˈʌθɪŋ tə ɹˈaɪt hˈoʊm əbˈaʊt/
idiom informal

Not very impressive or special

Not very good or special.

Esimerkit
  • The food was okay but nothing to write home about.
  • His performance was nothing to write home about.

write down

1
/ɹˈaɪt dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb

Record information for later use

To put information on paper so you can remember it later.

Esimerkit
  • Write down my phone number so you don't forget it.
  • She wrote down all the instructions before starting the job.

write off

1
/ɹˈaɪt ˈɔf/
phrasal verb

Dismiss as worthless or hopeless

To decide that something has no value or will not succeed.

Esimerkit
  • The company wrote off the debt as uncollectable.
  • Don't write him off just because he's inexperienced.

write up

1
/ɹˈaɪt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb

Prepare a formal written report

To make a full report about something in writing.

Esimerkit
  • The police officer wrote up the accident report.
  • She wrote up her research findings for publication.

in black and white

1
/ˈɪn blˈæk ˈænd wˈaɪt/
idiom

Written down clearly and officially

Written on paper so it is clear and official.

Esimerkit
  • The agreement was set out in black and white for both parties to sign.
  • The agreement is now in black and white.
  • You need to get that promise in black and white.
  • I like having things in black and white so there’s no confusion.

in black and white

2
/ˈɪn blˈæk ˈænd wˈaɪt/
idiom

Clearly written and official

Written down clearly so it is certain and official.

Esimerkit
  • I want the agreement in black and white before I sign it.
  • The rules are there in black and white.

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