written

/'ritn/

Thân thiện

The student submitted a written essay to the teacher.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Expressed or conveyed in writing: Refers to something that has been put into written form, as opposed to being spoken or thought.
   • Systematically recorded: Describes information, laws, or evidence that has been formally collected and documented in writing.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • She submitted a written report to the committee.
  • The rules are clearly stated in the written agreement.
  • He prefers written instructions over verbal ones.

Advanced Usage

• "written in stone": Fixed and unchangeable.
  • The plan is not written in stone; we can still make adjustments.
• "written all over one's face": Clearly visible or evident from someone's expression.
  • Guilt was written all over his face.

Variants and Related Words

• Write (verb): To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface.
• Writing (noun): The activity or skill of writing; written work.
• Writer (noun): A person who writes.

Synonyms

• Recorded: Put in a permanent form for later reference.
• Documented: Supported by written evidence or documents.
• Inscribed: Written or carved on a surface.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Write down: To record something in writing.
  • Please write down your contact information.
• Write up: To prepare a full or formal written account.
  • The journalist will write up the interview for the magazine.

Related Idioms

• The writing is on the wall: A clear sign that something bad will happen.
  • After the company lost its biggest client, the writing was on the wall for future layoffs.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. written as for a film or play or broadcast
2. systematically collected and written down
   • written laws
3. set down in writing in any of various ways
   • written evidence

Từ đồng nghĩa

• scripted