write · v
write (PRODUCE)
A1 to produce letters, words or numbers on a surface or computer
Dictionary examples:
I write my shopping list on eggs. (0.0)
I write love letters to my cat. (0.0)
I write my name in soup. (0.0)
She writes emails to her dog. (0.0)
I write my name on bananas. (0.0)
I write poems on my shoes. (0.0)
Write your name at the top of the page. (18.9)
Can I borrow your laptop tonight - I need to write my essay. (32.7)
When you fill in the form, please write clearly in black ink. (38.8)
write (COMMUNICATE)
A2 to send a letter or email to someone, giving them information or expressing your thoughts or feelings
Dictionary examples:
My grandma writes to complain about slow internet. (0.0)
I wrote to Santa asking for a pet unicorn. (0.0)
I wrote to the zoo asking to borrow a giraffe. (0.0)
I wrote my sister a letter. (7.3)
James hasn't written to me recently. (14.5)
My mother wrote to give me details about the party. (19.7)
The travel company has written giving information about the trip. (31.6)
write (CREATE)
B1 to create a book, story, article, etc. or a piece of music
Dictionary examples:
She writes articles about procrastination, but never finishes them. (0.0)
He wrote a cookbook for people who can't even boil water. (0.0)
Tom wrote a book on how to become rich. He's still poor. (0.0)
Walton wrote the Cello Concerto in 1956. (6.4)
She writes for Time magazine. (9.5)
He's writing a book on Colombia. (10.3)