writing

/ˈraɪtɪŋ/

nounwrit · ing

Remember: you **write** first, then add **-ing**—**write + ing = writing** (keep the silent **e** out!).

Yes, it's writing. Drop the silent **e** in **write** before adding **-ing**: **write → writing** (not *writeing*).

Definitions

  1. nounThe activity or skill of forming words with letters to communicate ideas.
  2. nounWords that have been written; a piece of written work (such as a story, note, or article).

Examples

  • Her writing improved after she practiced every day.
  • Please read the writing on the sign before you enter.
  • He is writing a letter to his grandmother.

Synonyms

compositiontexthandwritingworkprose

Translations

ES escrituraPT escritaFR écriture

Common misspellings

writtingwritngritingwriteingwrittinggwritenwritinngwritimg

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