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written

RIT-n/ˈɹɪ.tn̩/

2 meanings of written

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  1. 1
    put on paperverb
    Past participle of write.

    The report was written by a team of outside experts.

    She has written several award-winning plays for the stage.

    UsageComes after have or be: has written, was written. Wrote stands alone: she wrote (not incorrect: has wrote).

  2. 2
    on paperadjective
    Set down in writing rather than spoken, or typical of language that is written down.

    A written confession was found among the suspect's papers.

    The agreement remained verbal until both partners demanded a written contract.

    Note

    The adjective has two opposites, depending on the contrast. Set against speech, as in written Japanese, or a written contract rather than a verbal one, it pairs with spoken or oral. Set against no written record, it pairs with unwritten: an unwritten agreement was never put on paper.

written is a form of write

write, verb: To compose and be the author of a book, article, poem, song, or similar work, or to do this as a job or pastime. Full entry

Forms
writewrites he/she/itwriting -ing formwrote past tensewritten past participle
Spelling
write → written: irregular (no -ed)

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Origin

Formed from the verb "write" combined with the suffix "-en".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact