write

The word “write” means to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface in order to record or communicate information. In plain terms, to put words down on paper or screen, whether it's a note, a letter, or a whole book.

“Write” is pronounced ruh-iht (/ɹəɪt/ in IPA).

Here is “write” used in a sentence: “I promised to write to her every week while she was travelling.”

Words with a similar meaning to “write” include author, pen, to post and store.

The opposite of “write” — its antonyms — are load, read and retrieve.

“Write” is a verb.

The word “write” comes from Old English. From Old English wrītan, originally meaning "to carve" or "scratch marks" — writing began as scratching symbols into wood or stone.

“Write” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

They sound the same but are unrelated. 'Write' is a verb meaning to form letters or words to record information. 'Right' can mean correct, a direction opposite to left, or an entitlement. They are homophones, and a third, 'rite', means a ceremony. Only spelling and context tell them apart.

'Write' is irregular. Its simple past is 'wrote', as in 'she wrote a letter', and its past participle is 'written', used with 'have' or 'was', as in 'I have written' or 'it was written'. The present forms are 'write' and 'writes', with 'writing' as the -ing form.

Both record words, but by different means. Writing usually means forming letters by hand with a pen or pencil, while typing means producing them with a keyboard on a device. In a broader sense, 'writing' also covers composing text in any form, whether it is handwritten, typed, or dictated.

Yes. Writing is a learned skill on two levels: forming letters by hand, taught in early childhood, and composing clear, effective text, which improves throughout life with practice. Reading widely, writing regularly, and getting feedback all help. Like most skills, writing develops steadily with effort rather than being a fixed talent.