writing
Translation
writing, handwriting, composition, script
Examples
His writing is difficult to read.
His writing is difficult to read.
I enjoy creative writing.
I enjoy creative writing.
Please put it in writing.
Please put it in writing.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the activity of writing I enjoy creative writing.
((uncountable)) a person's style of handwriting His writing is difficult to read.
Similar Words
Synonyms: handwriting, script, composition
Etymology
From the Old English verb 'writan' (to write), with the '-ing' suffix forming a noun indicating an action or its result.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of a pen *writing* on paper, or the text that results from that action.