Wrote or Writed
Which Spelling is Correct? Confused between "wrote" and "writed"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Writed
Incorrect spelling - "Writed" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "wrote" - the past tense of "write".
"Writed" is a common misspelling of "Wrote". Always use "Wrote" when referring to the correct word.
Wrote
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Wrote" is the correct spelling. It is the past tense of the verb "write".
Definition of Wrote
"Wrote": "Wrote" is the correct spelling. It is the past tense of the verb "write".
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Wrote
- • Penned
- • Composed
- • Drafted
- • Authored
- • Created
- • Jotted
- • Noted
- • Recorded
- • Documented
- • Scribbled
Usage Examples
"Correct:" "She wrote a beautiful letter."
"Correct:" "He wrote the book last year."
"Correct:" "I wrote down the address."
"Incorrect:" "She writed a beautiful letter" (should be "wrote")
Notes:
- • "Wrote" is the correct past tense form
- • "Write" is an irregular verb, not a regular one
- • The word comes from Old English "wrāt"
- • Other forms: write (present), written (past participle)
- • Adding "-ed" to "write" is incorrect
Frequently Asked Questions
Is "writed" ever correct?
No, "writed" is never correct. The correct spelling is always "wrote" - the irregular past tense form.
How do you pronounce "wrote"?
It's pronounced as "ROHT" with a long "o" sound.
What's the difference between "wrote" and "writed"?
"Wrote" is the correct irregular past tense of write, while "writed" is an incorrect attempt to make it regular by adding "-ed".
Why isn't it "writed"?
"Write" is an irregular verb, so it doesn't follow the regular pattern of adding "-ed". Its past tense form is "wrote".
Is it common to misspell "wrote"?
Yes, many people incorrectly spell it as "writed", especially children learning English, because they apply the regular verb pattern to an irregular verb.
Summary
Wrote is the correct spelling. It is the irregular past tense of the verb "write" meaning to have formed letters or words. Writed is always incorrect. Remember that "write" is an irregular verb and doesn't follow the regular "-ed" pattern.