type (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /taɪp/

Definition

To write using a keyboard, pressing the keys for each letter.

Examples

• I need to type a letter to my boss.

• Can you type this report for me?

• He typed the password into the computer.

How to Use type

type on (prepositional phrase)

To use a keyboard to write on a specific device. — "He likes to type on his laptop."

type into (prepositional phrase)

To enter text into a specific field or system. — "Type your username into the box."

type of (collocation)

Used to ask about or describe a category or kind. — "What type of food do you want?"

Synonyms of type

Words with a similar meaning to type:

• write
• key
• compose
• input

Antonyms of type

Words with the opposite meaning to type:

• erase
• delete

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