write
To make words or symbols on paper using a pen or pencil.
To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface, usually paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar instrument.
To make and create stories, songs, or computer programs.
To compose and produce original text, music, or computer code.
To send words to someone by letter, email, or message.
To send written communication to someone, such as a letter, email, or text message.
To put information on a paper form.
To enter required information onto an official form, document, or record by writing.
- Base: write
- 3rd Person Singular: writes
- Present Participle: writing
- Past: wrote
- Past Participle: written
- Irregular past: wrote Verb
- Irregular past participle: written Verb
nothing to write home about
1Not very impressive or special
Not very good or special.
- The food was okay but nothing to write home about.
- His performance was nothing to write home about.
write down
1Record information for later use
To put information on paper so you can remember it later.
- Write down my phone number so you don't forget it.
- She wrote down all the instructions before starting the job.
write off
1Dismiss as worthless or hopeless
To decide that something has no value or will not succeed.
- The company wrote off the debt as uncollectable.
- Don't write him off just because he's inexperienced.
write up
1Prepare a formal written report
To make a full report about something in writing.
- The police officer wrote up the accident report.
- She wrote up her research findings for publication.
in black and white
1Written down clearly and officially
Written on paper so it is clear and official.
- 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
2Clearly written and official
Written down clearly so it is certain and official.
- I want the agreement in black and white before I sign it.
- The rules are there in black and white.