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Definition of prewrite

prewrite

/ˌpriːˈraɪt/
pre · write
Plural:prewrites
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Past Simple:prewrote
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Past Participle:prewritten
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Present Participle:prewriting
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• verb

1

To engage in preliminary planning, brainstorming, or outlining before composing a formal piece of writing.

Example

"Students are encouraged to prewrite for ten minutes so they can organize their main arguments clearly."

2

To write or prepare a text, document, or piece of code in advance of when it is needed.

Example

"Journalists often prewrite obituaries for prominent public figures so they are ready for immediate publication."

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• noun

1

A preliminary exercise, outline, or set of notes created before writing a first draft of an essay or composition.

Example

"The teacher asked each student to submit a one-page prewrite before starting the research paper."

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• Nearby Words

prewired
prework
preworn
prewrite
prewriting
prey
prezzie

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prewrite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prewrite
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