longhand

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlɒŋˌhænd/

Noun

longhand

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

   Synonyms: handwriting

   Antonyms: shorthand

Adverb

longhand (not comparable)

1. Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.

   Antonyms: shorthand

   Coordinate term: engross#English|engross

2. Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.

   Synonyms: handwritten

   Antonyms: print, print out

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

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