| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
write down [raɪt daʊn] | to write something on paper or in a note |
Other meanings
- to record something for future reference
- to officially reduce the value of something in accounting
- to criticize or describe something as less important (rare usage)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "write down"
- I’ll write down your number.
- Don’t forget to write down the homework.
- The accountant wrote down the asset value.
- He wrote down her achievements as “average.”
Features of Using "write down"
Most commonly used for physically writing notes or lists.
Always separable — the object goes between “write” and “down” if it's a pronoun.
Also used metaphorically in business/accounting contexts.
The past tense: wrote down.
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