Definitions and Examples of published, printed, issued
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Made available to the public, usually in printed or digital form.
Example
Her first book was published last year and received critical acclaim.
Produced in printed form, such as a book, newspaper, or magazine.
Example
The article was printed in the Sunday edition of the newspaper.
To make something available for distribution or sale, such as a book, ticket, or license.
Example
The library issued me a library card so I could borrow books.
Key Differences: published vs printed vs issued
- 1Published refers to a written work that has been made available to the public, usually in printed or digital form.
- 2Printed describes a written work that has been produced in printed form, such as a book, newspaper, or magazine.
- 3Issued means to make something available for distribution or sale, such as a book, ticket, or license.
Effective Usage of published, printed, issued
- 1Writing: Use these antonyms to describe the state of a written work.
- 2Publishing: Understand the difference between these antonyms when publishing written works.
- 3Reading: Use these antonyms to understand the availability of written works.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Published refers to a written work that has been made available to the public, printed describes a written work that has been produced in printed form, and issued means to make something available for distribution or sale. Use these words when writing, publishing, or reading to describe the state of a written work.
