writes, wrote, written, writing
to write down
phrasal verb
To make a note of something quickly to remember it later
- 1I need to write down this idea before I forget.
- 2He quickly wrote down the address on a napkin.
When you hear something important, you use a pen or pencil to put the words on paper, so you do not forget them. For example, you hear a phone number or someone tells you homework, and you put it in your notebook to remember later.
Many people confuse "write down" with "write up," but "write down" means to make a quick note, not to create a long or formal document.
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by the seaside ice cream stand
Remembering the Ice Cream Order
Ashley
This ice cream stand has so many flavors!
Steven
Yeah, let me write down our choices so we don't forget.
Ashley
Good idea, I want to try the mango and coconut.
Steven
Got it, and I'll add chocolate for me.
at a hair salon
Capturing the Perfect Haircut Idea
Frank
Dorothy, can you write down the name of that hair product you recommended?
Dorothy
Sure, I'll note it on this card for you.
Frank
Thanks! I always forget these things.
Dorothy
No problem, it's easy to remember once you have it written down.
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