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Antonyms for writing


Grammar : Noun
Spell : rahy-ting
Phonetic Transcription : ˈraɪ tɪŋ



Definition of writing

Origin :
  • "system of human intercommunication by means of conventional visible marks," c.1300, "written characters; words, sentences," verbal noun from write (v.). From late 14c. as "action of composing in characters; craft of writing; one's own handwriting."
  • noun printing on paper
  • noun printed composition
Example sentences :
  • "I told your father that this morning," and he resumed his writing.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "This is my address," said the merchant, writing it in pencil, and handing it to Robert.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • They possessed a system of writing of their own which they thought vastly superior.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • All the systems of writing of the ancient people of Asia had one thing in common.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • He walked home with Hester Paine last evening from the writing school.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • You shall all have your directions in writing, if there be occasion.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Yet do I know what a task I have undertaken, because of the knack you are noted for at writing.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I will enclose the second payment of her fee in a letter which I am writing to her.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • And how do you think Bella employed herself while I was writing?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Let me ask you, child, if you will give your pretty proposal in writing?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

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