write down
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle down
Meanings
Record information on paper so it can be remembered
Why “down”? Words go down onto the page. Written words are kept.
“Write down what she said.”
“Write down the code before you close the page.”
“Write down your address here.”
Don't confuse with
Write down means record information on paper so it can be remembered. Write up means write a full or formal account of something.
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write up
A contrast learners often mix up
Write a full or formal account of something
get down
Same down pattern: writing
Descend or lower yourself; Depress someone emotionally; Manage to swallow food; Capture in writing or recording; Swallow food or drink, especially with difficulty; Begin to focus seriously on a task
jot down
Same down pattern: writing
Quickly scribble a short note
lay down
Same down pattern: writing
Put something carefully onto a flat surface; State a rule or principle clearly; Sacrifice or give up something, especially one's life
note down
Same down pattern: writing
Write something down so you remember it
put down
Same down pattern: writing
Place on a surface; Insult or belittle someone; Euthanize an animal; Place something on a surface; Commit to writing
set down
Same down pattern: writing
Formally record in writing
take down
Same down pattern: writing
Remove something from a higher position; Write notes quickly; Defeat or bring down; Defeat or remove from operation
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