Meaning
To write something on paper so you don't forget it.
Cultural Background
Americans love 'To-Do' lists. Writing things down is seen as a key to productivity. In Japan, carrying a small notebook (techo) is very common for writing down daily tasks.
Pronoun placement
Always put 'it' or 'them' between 'write' and 'down'.
Meaning
To write something on paper so you don't forget it.
Pronoun placement
Always put 'it' or 'them' between 'write' and 'down'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
I will ____ the phone number so I don't lose it.
We use 'write down' to record information for memory.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesI will ____ the phone number so I don't lose it.
We use 'write down' to record information for memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is common to say 'I'll write that down' even if you are typing on a phone.
Related Phrases
Jot down
synonymWrite quickly
Note down
synonymRecord
