writing

[US]/'raɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/'raɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. handwriting; work; the act of forming letters or symbols on a surface; a piece of writing
v. to form letters or symbols on a surface

Phrases & Collocations

creative writing

academic writing

professional writing

technical writing

fiction writing

in writing

writing ability

writing skill

style of writing

writing system

writing paper

practical writing

letter writing

writing desk

thesis writing

writing brush

writing materials

direct writing

writing table

writing board

alphabetic writing

writing pad

writing case

Example Sentences

I'm writing a book.

a cumbersome writing style.

writings of unimpeachable orthodoxy.

the writing is straightforward and accessible.

critical writings on art

writings full of platitudes

a similarity of writing styles.

a creative writing workshop.

Your writing is poor.

Your writing is terrible.

This is not my writing brush.

to punctuate a piece of writing

a turgid style of writing

a tyro in the art of writing poetry

the act of writing down one's thoughts.

Real-world Examples

Why is a raven like a writing desk?

Source: Drama: Alice in Wonderland

" Anything else, yes! That section, no! " She resumed her writing.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

Cursive handwriting, it's a style of writing.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

He has the most trouble with writing.

Source: This month VOA Special English

Writing is alleviated via bias on abbreviation.

Source: Remember 7000 graduate exam vocabulary in 16 days.

He called when I was writing something.

Source: Pronunciation: Basic Course in American English Pronunciation

You guys should be writing this down.

Source: English little tyrant

Too campy? Why are you writing about him? !

Source: American Horror Story: Season 2

One of a kind! It's my writing!

Source: Movie trailer screening room

Scott spent some of his last hours writing.

Source: Beijing Normal University Edition High School English (Compulsory 3)

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