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miswrite

write
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rahyt]
    • /raɪt/
    • /mɪsrˈaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rahyt]
    • /raɪt/

Definitions of miswrite word

  • verb with object miswrite to trace or form (characters, letters, words, etc.) on the surface of some material, as with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means; inscribe: Write your name on the board. 1
  • verb with object miswrite to express or communicate in writing; give a written account of. 1
  • verb with object miswrite to fill in the blank spaces of (a printed form) with writing: to write a check. 1
  • verb with object miswrite to execute or produce by setting down words, figures, etc.: to write two copies of a letter. 1
  • verb with object miswrite to compose and produce in words or characters duly set down: to write a letter to a friend. 1
  • verb with object miswrite to produce as author or composer: to write a sonnet; to write a symphony. 1

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Origin of miswrite

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English writen, Old English wrītan; cognate with Old Saxon wrītan to cut, write, German reissen to tear, draw, Old Norse rīta to score, write

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Parts of speech for Miswrite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

miswrite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

miswrite usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for miswrite

verb miswrite

  • misspell — Spell (a word) incorrectly.

Antonyms for miswrite

verb with object miswrite

  • write — to trace or form (characters, letters, words, etc.) on the surface of some material, as with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means; inscribe: Write your name on the board.

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