write
gb/ɹˈaɪt/ us/ɹˈaɪt/
A1
Англійська
~ 300
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
A1
action
1
Form letters or words on a surface
To make words or symbols on paper using a pen or pencil.
Модель уживання:
to write [something] [on something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'write' with 'right' due to pronunciation similarity.
Синоніми
inscribe (More formal; often used for carving or writing permanently on a surface.)
Антоніми
erase (To remove written marks from a surface.)
Словосполучення
write a letter
|write your name
|write an essay
|write neatly
|write in ink
Теми
daily life
|education
|communication
|daily_life
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
A2
action
2
Create text, music, or code
To make and create stories, songs, or computer programs.
Модель уживання:
to write [a book/song/program]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse writing creatively with simply copying text; both use 'write' but imply different actions.
Синоніми
compose (Often used for music and formal writing; slightly more artistic connotation.)
Антоніми
plagiarize (To copy someone else's work instead of creating your own.)
Словосполучення
write a novel
|write music
|write software
|write poetry
Теми
arts
|technology
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I write a story about a dog.
- She writes songs for children.
- They write programs for computers.
- He writes poems for his friends.
Дієслово
A2
action
3
Send someone a letter or message
To send words to someone by letter, email, or message.
Модель уживання:
to write [someone] [a letter/message]
Поширена помилка:
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.
Синоніми
correspond (More formal; usually refers to exchanging letters over time.)
Антоніми
call (To communicate by speaking directly rather than writing.)
Словосполучення
write an email
|write to a friend
|write me soon
Теми
communication
|daily life
|technology
|relationships
Приклади
- I wrote her an email yesterday.
- Please write me when you arrive safely.
- He wrote to his parents every week during college.
Навчальні приклади
- I write my friend a letter.
- Please write me soon.
- She writes to her mother every week.
Дієслово
A1
action
4
Fill in details on forms/documents
To put information on a paper form.
Модель уживання:
to write [information] [on something]
Синоніми
enter (Common in digital contexts; implies typing into a field rather than handwriting.)
Антоніми
leave blank (To not fill in any information in the space provided.)
Словосполучення
write your address
|write your signature
|write the date
Теми
administration
|daily life
|business
|work
|communication
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Write your name here.
- Please write your age on the form.
- I write my address on the paper.
Граматика
Словникова форма
write
IPA
GB/ɹˈaɪt/
US/ɹˈaɪt/
Склади й наголос
write (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (write)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: write
- 3rd Person Singular: writes
- Present Participle: writing
- Past: wrote
- Past Participle: written
Споріднені слова
Forms
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
Граматичні особливості
- Irregular past: wrote Verb
- Irregular past participle: written Verb
Вирази
nothing to write home about
1/nˈʌθɪŋ tə ɹˈaɪt hˈoʊm əbˈaʊt/
idiom
informal
Not very impressive or special
Not very good or special.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- I want the agreement in black and white before I sign it.
- The rules are there in black and white.