The book was written by a famous author.
The book was written by a famous author.
English
write
raɪt
Meaning: to make marks that represent letters or words
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | write |
| 3rd person singular present | writes |
| Present participle | writing |
| Past | wrote |
| Will future | will write |
| Going-to future | going to write |
| Imperative negative | don't write / do not write |
Example sentences
He wrote a letter to his friend.
He wrote a letter to his friend.
Please write your name here.
Please write your name here.
He wrote his phone number on a small piece of paper.
He wrote his phone number on a small piece of paper.
She wrote I love you at the end of every letter.
She wrote I love you at the end of every letter.
Usage Notes
Used for recording thoughts, facts, or messages on a surface.
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