1. To form letters or characters on a surface:
* With a pen or pencil: This is the most basic definition. You physically form letters on paper, a whiteboard, or other surfaces.
* Using a keyboard: This is common for digital writing, where you type letters and words on a computer or phone.
* Other methods: You can also write using chalk, paint, sand, etc.
2. To create a piece of written work:
* A story, poem, essay, letter, etc.: This involves putting your thoughts and ideas into written form.
* A piece of code: Programmers "write" code to instruct computers.
* A musical score: Composers "write" music using musical notation.
3. To express something in writing:
* To record information: You can "write" down a phone number, an address, or notes from a meeting.
* To communicate: You can "write" letters, emails, or messages to convey information or express feelings.
4. To be the author of something:
* "Who wrote this book?": This means who created the written content.
Example sentences:
* "I'm going to write a letter to my grandmother." (Create a written message)
* "The author wrote a best-selling novel." (Created a book)
* "Can you write your name on the form?" (Form letters on a surface)
* "He wrote a program that solves complex equations." (Created computer code)
The meaning of "write" should be clear from the context of the sentence.