Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪnt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Print is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or writing for printed publications.
Meaning
Of, relating to, or writing for printed publications.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine.
- To produce a microchip (an integrated circuit) in a process resembling the printing of an image.
- (ambitransitive) To write very clearly, especially, to write without connecting the letters as in cursive.
- (ambitransitive) To publish in a book, newspaper, etc.
- (transitive) To stamp or impress (something) with coloured figures or patterns.
- (transitive) To fix or impress, as a stamp, mark, character, idea, etc., into or upon something.
- (transitive) To stamp something in or upon; to make an impression or mark upon by pressure, or as by pressure.
Example Sentences
a print edition of a book
Print your name here and sign below.
I'm only in grade 2, so I only know how to print.
How could they print an unfounded rumour like that?
Word Forms
- prints
- printing
- printed
- printest
- printedst
- printeth
Synonyms for print
Depending on context, synonyms include imprintery, impress, black and white, written, publish, printed.
Antonyms for print
Common opposites include cursive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include written, publish, impress, black and white, typescript, lettering.
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