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Typing helps me finish my story faster.
What does Typing mean?
writing words with a keyboard.
Dictionary definition
Typing is the act of writing words by pressing keys on a keyboard or keypad.
Example sentences
Typing in a sentence
medium
The class practised typing complete sentences with correct punctuation.
hard
Accurate typing can make research notes, essays, and messages easier to read and edit.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does typing mean?
Typing means entering words with a keyboard or keypad.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to typing?
Keyboarding is close because it means using a keyboard to enter text.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for typing?
Handwriting contrasts with typing because handwriting uses a pen or pencil instead of keys.
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Typing
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ty · ping · strongest beat: ty
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WordTyping.
Partnoun.
MeaningTyping means writing words with a keyboard.
ExampleExample: Typing helps me finish my story faster.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ty · ping
- Strongest beat
- ty
- Ending
- ping
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ty.
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Synonyms
Words like Typing
keyboardingUsing a keyboard to enter words or information.
writingPutting words into written form.
entering textPutting words into a computer or device.
Antonyms
Opposite words
handwritingWriting by hand instead of with keys.
speakingUsing spoken words instead of written text.
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Want to practice typing synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Mia practiced typing her story on the laptop," then compare close word choices. Practice typing synonyms.
Word family
Typing word family
Base word
typing
noun
typing
Writing words with a keyboard.
verb
type
To write by pressing keys.
verb
typed
Wrote using a keyboard.
noun
typist
A person who types.
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Hint for students
Typing means using a keyboard to enter letters, words, or numbers.
Common mix-up
Typing is not the same as handwriting. Typing uses keys on a keyboard; handwriting uses a pencil, pen, or stylus.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows typing without using the word typing. Model sentence: Mateo tapped the keys quickly and watched words appear on the monitor. Clue words: tapped the keys, words appear, monitor Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show using a keyboard to make text?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The sound of typing filled the computer lab." Why does typing fit better than drawing?
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