author

[ˈɔːθə(r)]

author Definition

a person who writes books, stories, or articles, especially as a job.

Using author: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "author" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She is the author of several best-selling novels.

  • Example

    The article was written by an anonymous author.

  • Example

    He is a well-known author in the field of science fiction.

author Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with author

  • co-author

    to write a book, article, etc. with another person

    Example

    She co-authored the book with her colleague.

  • author's note

    a note at the beginning or end of a book, article, etc. that is written by the author and gives additional information about the work

    Example

    The author's note explained the inspiration behind the novel.

  • a person who is hired to write a book, article, etc. for someone else who is named as the author

    Example

    The celebrity's autobiography was actually written by a ghostwriter.

Origins of author

from Old French 'auctor', from Latin 'auctor', meaning 'originator' or 'promoter'

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Summary: author in Brief

An 'author' [ˈɔːθə(r)] is a person who writes books, stories, or articles, especially as a job. They may be known for their work in a particular genre or field, such as science fiction or journalism. Phrases like 'co-author' and 'author's note' refer to collaborative writing or additional information provided by the author. Synonyms for 'author' include 'writer,' 'novelist,' and 'essayist.'

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