Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Longhand.
Longhand - as a noun
Rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cursivecursive scriptrunning handHypernyms (Closely Related)
handhandwritingscriptHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Longhand - as an adjective satellite
Having words written out in full by hand
Example: "Longhand writing"
Longhand - as an adverb
Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.
Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.
Example: "I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. it took forever!"
Example Sentences
"She wrote the letter in longhand."
"My grandmother still writes all her recipes in longhand."
"I prefer to take notes in longhand rather than on a computer."
"He transcribed the interview from longhand into digital format."
"The author decided to write the entire novel in longhand."
Word Game Points
Is LONGHAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, longhand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LONGHAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is LONGHAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, longhand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLONGHAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is LONGHAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, longhand is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLONGHAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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