easy
Her handwriting was neat and easy to read.
What does Handwriting mean?
Handwriting means writing done by hand.
Dictionary definition
The way a person writes letters and words by hand.
Example sentences
Handwriting in a sentence
medium
The teacher asked us to slow down and improve our handwriting.
hard
Clear handwriting helps readers understand a message without guessing at the letters.
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Practice 1
What does handwriting mean?
Handwriting is the way someone writes by hand.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to handwriting?
Penmanship means the skill or style of handwriting.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses handwriting correctly?
Handwriting fits a sentence about written letters.
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Handwriting
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hand · ry · ting · strongest beat: hand
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WordHandwriting.
Partnoun.
MeaningHandwriting means writing done by hand.
ExampleExample: Her handwriting was neat and easy to read.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hand · ry · ting
- Strongest beat
- hand
- Ending
- ting
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hand.
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Synonyms
Words like Handwriting
penmanshipThe skill or style of writing by hand.
scriptA style of written letters.
writingWords or letters put on a page.
Antonyms
Opposite words
typed textWords made with a keyboard instead of by hand.
printoutA page printed by a machine rather than handwritten.
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Hint for students
Handwriting means writing done by hand.
Common mix-up
Handwriting is not the same as typed text. Handwriting means handwriting means writing done by hand.
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Read this model sentence: The teacher asked us to slow down and improve our handwriting. Clue words: teacher, asked, slow. Underline clue words that show why handwriting fits instead of typed text. Now write one new sentence that shows handwriting without using the word handwriting. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show handwriting?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The teacher asked us to slow down and improve our handwriting." Why does handwriting fit better than typed text?
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