English Words Starting With W

• write

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
  /raɪt/To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface, typically with a pen, pencil, or keyboard, to record or communicate information.
• write in

  adjectivenounverbB1
  /ˌraɪt ˈɪn/To add something to a document or text by writing it in a blank space or designated area.
• write off

  nounverbB2
  /ˌraɪt ˈɒf/To officially record something (e.g., a debt, asset, vehicle) as a loss or having no value.
• write out

  verbB1
  /ˌraɪt ˈaʊt/to produce the complete or full version of something in writing, especially after initial notes or mental planning.
• write up

  nounverbB2
  /ˌraɪt ˈʌp/To produce a full, formal, or official written account of something, often based on notes, research, or preliminary findings.
• write-down

  nounverbC1
  /ˈraɪt daʊn/An accounting action of reducing the official book value of an asset, reflecting its decreased or impaired current market value.
• write-protect

  verb-transitiveC1
  /ˌraɪt prəˈtekt/To set a file, disk, or storage medium to read-only mode, preventing modification or deletion of its contents.
• writer

  nounB1
  /ˈraɪtə/A person who writes, especially as an occupation; an author.
• writer's block

  nounB2
  /ˈraɪ.təz blɒk/A temporary psychological condition in which a writer finds themselves unable to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown.
• writer's cramp

  nounB2 (Upper Intermediate)
  /ˌraɪ.təz ˈkræmp/A painful muscle spasm or cramp in the hand, fingers, or forearm caused by prolonged or repetitive writing.
• writhe

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /raɪð/to twist or squirm the body, often as a physical reaction to intense pain or discomfort.
• writhen

  adjectiveverbExtremely Low (Archaic/Literary)
  /ˈrɪð.ən/Twisted, contorted, or coiled, especially in an unnatural or intricate way.
• writhing

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈraɪð.ɪŋ/Making twisting, squirming movements, especially due to pain, discomfort, or strong emotion.
• writing

  nounA2
  /ˈraɪtɪŋ/The process or activity of composing text, typically using letters or other symbols, especially as a means of communication, record-keeping, or literary creation.
• writing case

  nounC1 (Low frequency, historical/specialized)
  /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ ˌkeɪs/A portable box or folder containing materials for writing, such as paper, pens, ink, and envelopes.
• writing desk

  nounB2
  /ˈraɪtɪŋ ˌdesk/A piece of furniture designed for writing, typically featuring a flat surface and drawers or compartments for storing writing materials.
• writing paper

  nounB1
  /ˈraɪtɪŋ ˌpeɪpə/Paper, usually of good quality, designed for writing on, especially with ink.
• writing table

  nounC1
  /ˈraɪtɪŋ ˌteɪb(ə)l/A table or desk specifically designed or used for writing on.
• writings

  plural-nounB2
  /ˈraɪ.tɪŋz/The plural form of 'writing', referring to the collected texts, works, or documents produced by a person or group.
• written

  adjectiveverbA1
  /ˈrɪt(ə)n/The past participle of 'write', meaning something has been put into text or inscribed.

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