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Definitions
Noun
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plural of write

"This definition is incorrect because "writes" is not a plural noun; it is strictly the third-person singular present tense verb form or an archaic spelling, so no real-world situation exists where a person would use it to mean a plural object."

In plain English: A write is an old-fashioned word for a person who does something wrong or breaks the rules.

"The author writes with a steady hand that shows her experience."

Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of write

"She writes a new blog post every Sunday morning."

In plain English: Writes means to put down thoughts or information using letters, numbers, or symbols on paper or a screen.

"She writes letters to her grandmother every Sunday."

Example Sentences
"The author writes with a steady hand that shows her experience." noun
"She writes letters to her grandmother every Sunday." verb
"She writes letters to her grandmother every Sunday." verb
"The author writes stories about life in the city." verb
"He writes down his ideas before he forgets them." verb
Related Terms

Origin

Writes is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb write, which derives from Old English rītan meaning to plow or scratch. The original sense evolved from carving characters into material surfaces to the modern act of composing text.

Rhyming Words
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