write off

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rahyt awf, of]
- /raɪt ɔf, ɒf/
- /raɪt ɒf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahyt awf, of]
- /raɪt ɔf, ɒf/

Definitions of write off words

noun write off a cancellation from the accounts as a loss. 1
noun write off an uncollectable account. 1
noun write off a reduction in book value; depreciation. 1
noun write off Informal. a person or thing that is given up as hopeless or pointless: Joe's college career is a write-off. 1
verb with object write off to trace or form (characters, letters, words, etc.) on the surface of some material, as with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means; inscribe: Write your name on the board. 1
verb with object write off to express or communicate in writing; give a written account of. 1

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Origin of write off

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55; noun use of verb phrase write off

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Parts of speech for Write off

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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write off popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for write off

verb write off

absolve — If a report or investigation absolves someone from blame or responsibility, it formally states that he or she is not guilty or is not to blame.
adios — goodbye; farewell
amnestied — a general pardon for offenses, especially political offenses, against a government, often granted before any trial or conviction.
bad mouth — Slang. to speak critically and often disloyally of; disparage: Why do you bad-mouth your family so much?
be-little — to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.

All 50 Synonyms of write off