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take down vs write down

write down vs take down

take down and write down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take down No No Yes No
write down No No Yes No
As verbs, write down is a hypernym of take down; that is, write down is a word with a broader meaning than take down:
  • take down: make a written note of
  • write down: put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
Other hypernyms of take down include get down, put down, set down.
take down (verb) write down (verb)
make a written note of reduce the estimated value of something
tear down so as to make flat with the ground put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
move something or somebody to a lower position
Difference between take down and write down

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