writing
word · lemma: write
Definition
The activity or skill of producing words on paper or a screen. It can also mean a piece of written text or someone’s style of expressing ideas in words.
Usage & Nuances
Often uncountable when talking about the skill or activity: 'Writing is hard.' It can be countable in some contexts for types or samples: 'academic writings,' though that is less common in everyday English. Common combinations include 'creative writing,' 'writing style,' 'in writing,' and 'writing assignment.'
Example Sentences
This writing explains how the machine works.
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Your writing has gotten a lot stronger this year.
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Her writing is very neat.
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I enjoy writing in my journal at night.
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Can you put that in writing so we have a record?
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I love her writing, even when I disagree with her opinions.
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