1 [U] the activity of writing, in contrast to reading, speaking, etc:
Our son's having problems with his reading and writing (= at school) * a writing case / desk
2 [U] the activity of writing books, articles, etc., especially as a job:
Only later did she discover a talent for writing. * He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. * creative / essay / letter writing
seealsoSONGWRITING
3 [U] books, articles, etc. in general:
The review is a brilliant piece of writing. * feminist / travel writing
4 (writings) [pl.] a group of pieces of writing, especially by a particular person or on a particular subject:
His experiences in India influenced his later writings. * the writings of Hegel
5 [U] words that have been written or painted on sth:
There was writing all over the desk.
6 [U] the particular way in which sb forms letters when they write
SYNHANDWRITING:
Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing.
IDIOMS
in writing in the form of a letter, document, etc. (that gives proof of sth):
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. * You must get his agreement in writing.
the writing is on the wall
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
This entry for writing is sourced from Main Dictionary, one of the dictionaries and corpora merged into Lughet.
Is writing a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, writing is tagged as noun.
Does writing appear elsewhere on Lughet?
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