CEFR A1

pencil

noun

Meaning

A tool for writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick of graphite or a similar solid pigment enclosed in a long, thin case, typically of wood.

Examples

She sharpened her pencil before starting the exam.
The artist used a soft pencil to sketch the portrait.

Synonyms: pen, marker, stylus

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pencil (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnsəl/

Definition

A tool for writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick of graphite or a similar solid pigment enclosed in a long, thin case, typically of wood.

Examples

She sharpened her pencil before starting the exam.
The artist used a soft pencil to sketch the portrait.
Please hand me a pencil; I need to jot down this idea.

How to Use pencil

write with a pencil (collocation): To use a pencil as the instrument for writing. — "Many students prefer to write their notes with a pencil."
draw with a pencil (collocation): To use a pencil as the instrument for drawing. — "She learned to draw with a pencil at a young age."
pencil in (phrasal verb): To schedule an event or appointment tentatively. — "I'll pencil you in for a meeting next Tuesday, but we can confirm later."

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