Word verb
wrote
v.
US /ˈɹoʊt/ UK /ɹˈəʊt/ wrote
Definition
- 01 C1 Advanced
a different way to say 'written' that some people use in casual speech.
the past participle of 'write' used in place of 'written'.
Simple“He said he had already wrote the email, but I never received it.”
In context“In some regional dialects, you might hear a speaker say they have 'wrote' a message rather than 'written' it.”
UsageUsed as a past participle in certain regional or non-standard dialects.
Teacher's tipLearners should recognize this in casual speech or literature but should always use 'written' in their own writing and formal speaking.
Synonyms
Usage wrote on social · wrote in his letter · wrote in his book
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Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Very common
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