Handwritten Meaning
/hˈæˌndrɪtən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjWritten with a person's hand, as opposed to typed.
verbpast participle of handwrite
Sentence Examples
Tom gave me a handwritten note from Mary.
There was a handwritten note on the door.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She received a ____ letter from her grandmother last week.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He sent a long, ____ letter to his parents to tell them all about his recent travels.
Word Origin & History
From hand + written.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The bible was used by Presley throughout his life until his death on 16 August 1977 and contains his handwritten notes, thoughts and annotations."
— 2012 September 8, Cass Jones, “Elvis Presley's bible sells for £59,000”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 19 Jan 2024:
"Dr Richard Beeching's handwritten draft of his report survives in the National Archives."
— 2023 March 8, David Clough, “The long road that led to Beeching”, in RAIL, number 978, page 43:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She received a ____ letter from her grandmother last week.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He sent a long, ____ letter to his parents to tell them all about his recent travels.