written
word · lemma: write
/ˈɹɪtən/
RI-tuhn
/ɹˈɪtən/
RI-tuhn
Definition
'Written' is the past participle of 'write' and also an adjective. It describes something expressed in letters or words on paper, on a screen, or in another recorded text form.
Usage & Nuances
Often contrasts with 'spoken' or 'oral': 'written test', 'written permission', 'written agreement'. After 'have/has/had', use it as a verb form: 'She has written a letter.' As an adjective, it commonly appears before nouns.
Spanish: escrito - por escritoPortuguese (BR): escrito - por escritoPortuguese (PT): escrito - por escritoChinese (Simplified): 书面的 - 写成的Chinese (Traditional): 書面的 - 寫成的Hindi: लिखित - लिखा हुआArabic: مكتوب - خطيBengali: লিখিত - লেখা হয়েছেRussian: написанныйJapanese: 書かれた - 書面のVietnamese: được viết - bằng văn bảnKorean: 작성된 - 문서로 된Turkish: yazılıUrdu: تحریری - لکھا ہواIndonesian: tertulis - ditulis
Example Sentences
The instructions are written on the box.
basic
She has written three emails today.
basic
We need a written report by Friday.
basic
Nothing was written down, so we forgot the details.
natural
The policy is clearly written, but people still misunderstand it.
natural
Is that agreement written, or was it just a verbal promise?
natural