Longhand

Quick meaning: Longhand is a noun meaning The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.

Meaning

The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.

More Meanings

1. Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.
2. Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.

Example Sentences

I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!

When, however, in any particular case, he has no assured means of determining the true spelling of the name, he should always quietly interrupt the dictater with the request, " Spell it , please," and then write the name in longhand from the dictater's spelling.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for longhand

Depending on context, synonyms include handwriting, handwritten, written, cursive.

Antonyms for longhand

Common opposites include shorthand, print, print out.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include written, cursive, handwriting, hand, short-hand, scription.

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