author (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːθər/

Definition

A person who writes a book, article, or other text.

Examples

• The author wrote a new novel last year.

• She is the author of many famous poems.

• Who is the author of this interesting article?

How to Use author

author of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what the author has written. — "He is the author of the book you are reading."

author a work (collocation)

To write or create a piece of writing or art. — "The artist will author a new sculpture."

Synonyms of author

Words with a similar meaning to author:

• writer
• creator
• penman
• scribbler

Antonyms of author

Words with the opposite meaning to author:

• reader
• editor

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