English · Common Verbs
written
/ˈrɪtən/
[/ˈrɪtən/]
past participle of write
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'write': used with 'have' to show a text has been composed.
Example
He has written three novels, but only the most recent one became a real bestseller.
He has written three novels, but only the most recent one became a real bestseller.
Etymology
From Old English 'writen', past participle of 'wrītan' (to write).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses and the passive voice.