text Definition
- 1a written or printed work consisting of words, sentences, etc.
- 2the main body of a printed or written work as distinct from commentary, notes, illustrations, etc.
Using text: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "text" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I received a text message from my friend.
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The book contains a lot of historical texts.
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The text of the speech was published in the newspaper.
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She spent the whole day reading the text for her literature class.
text Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for text
Phrases with text
Example
I just got a text message from my boss.
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I prefer using a text editor for coding.
a book used as a standard source of information on a particular subject
Example
The professor recommended this textbook for the course.
Origins of text
from Latin 'textus', meaning 'that which is woven'
Summary: text in Brief
The term 'text' [tekst] refers to a written or printed work consisting of words, sentences, etc. It can be a message sent electronically, like 'I received a text message from my friend,' or a book used as a standard source of information, like 'The professor recommended this textbook for the course.'
