writing
noun/ˈraɪtɪŋ/
Слово англійською: writing
Переклад writing українською: писемність, почерк, лист, стиль
Детальний опис
- [uncountable] 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 (= containing paper, pens, etc.)
- Every morning the children do writing.
- [uncountable] the activity of writing books, articles, etc., especially as a job
- Only later did she discover a talent for writing.
- I wanted to try out a new style of writing.
- creative writing
- feminist/travel writing
- He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing.
- [uncountable] books, articles, etc. in general
- The review is a brilliant piece of writing.
- [uncountable] words that have been written or painted on something
- There was writing all over the desk.
- [uncountable] the particular way in which somebody forms letters when they write synonym handwriting
- Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing.
- writings[plural] 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
- writings on something His writings on complex subjects are clear and definitive.
Idioms
in writing
- in the form of a letter, document, etc. (that gives proof of something)
- All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing.
- Could you put your complaint in writing?
- You must get it in writing.
Extra Examples- This agreement has to be confirmed in writing.
- The arrangement was never put into writing.
the writing is on the wall | see the writing on the wall
(North American English also the handwriting on the wall)
- (saying) used when you are describing a situation in which there are signs that something is going to have problems or that it is going to be a failure
- It is amazing that not one of them saw the writing on the wall.