text (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /tɛkst/

Definition

Written or printed words, especially in a book or document.

Examples

• Please read the text on page 5.

• The text was difficult to understand.

• She copied the text into her notebook.

How to Use text

text message (collocation)

A short written message sent from one person to another. — "She received a text message from her friend."

text to (prepositional phrase)

To send a written message to someone. — "He will text to confirm his arrival."

Synonyms of text

Words with a similar meaning to text:

• words
• writing
• message
• content
• script

Antonyms of text

Words with the opposite meaning to text:

• speech
• sound

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