Simple meaning
What does Author mean?
An author is a person who writes texts.
Dictionary definition
A person who writes a book, story, article, or other text.
Example sentences
Author in a sentence
easy
The author wrote a sequel to the story.
medium
We studied the author's purpose in class.
hard
Knowing the author can help readers understand style and message.
Synonyms
Words like Author
writerUse for someone who writes text.
creatorUse when referring to the person who made the work.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Author word family
Base word
author
noun
authorship
The role or identity of a writer.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is an author?
An author creates written content such as stories or articles.
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