Synonyms for

Written

Verb / ˈrɪtʌn / Another word for written — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something that has been written or the act of writing something

Synonyms & similar words

publish dropaline save indite unscripted spell write unwritten compose scripted pen spoken recorded inscribed scribed noted documented engraved etched imprinted printed penned scribbled doodled drawn depicted composed authored drafted formulated worded

Synonyms by register

Formal

documented recorded transcribed penned

Informal

scrawled scribbled jotted down

Literary

inked penned scribed

Antonyms

spoken oral verbal unwritten unsung unrecorded

Common collocations

  • written word
  • written down
  • written communication
  • written exam
  • written report
  • written permission
  • written contract
  • written notice

Word family

noun writing
verb write
adjective written
adverb writingly

Usage note

The adjective 'written' refers to something expressed in writing. It is the past participle of the verb 'write'.

Example sentences

  1. I have written a story about a dragon.
  2. The teacher has written the words on the board.
  3. The author has written many books.
  4. The message was written in code.
  5. She has written her name on the paper.

Quotes

  • The pen is mightier than the sword, if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp. - Terry Pratchett
  • The written word endures, the spoken word disappears. - Neil Postman
  • A word after a word after a word is power. - Margaret Atwood

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