write down

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rahyt doun]
- /raɪt daʊn/
- /raɪt daʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahyt doun]
- /raɪt daʊn/

Definitions of write down words

noun write down a reduction of the entered value of an asset account. 1
noun write down the procedure of reducing the recorded value of an asset, either by estimate or as a plan. 1
verb with object write down 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 write down to express or communicate in writing; give a written account of. 1
verb with object write down to fill in the blank spaces of (a printed form) with writing: to write a check. 1
verb with object write down to execute or produce by setting down words, figures, etc.: to write two copies of a letter. 1

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Origin of write down

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; noun use of verb phrase write down

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Parts of speech for Write down

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Write down

write down popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

write down usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for write down

verb write down

authored — a person who writes a novel, poem, essay, etc.; the composer of a literary work, as distinguished from a compiler, translator, editor, or copyist.
authoring — Authoring is the creation of documents, especially for the Internet.
bang out — If a company bangs out a poor quality product, they produce large quantities of it in order to make money.
be-held — simple past tense and past participle of behold.
button down — (of a shirt collar) having buttonholes so it can be buttoned to the body of the shirt.

noun write down

devaluing — to deprive of value; reduce the value of.

All 53 Synonyms of write down