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Rarelonghand
The correct spelling is longhand.
How to pronounce longhand
noun
IPA: /ˈlɒŋˌhænd/
Say it like: Lon-gha-nd
The correct spelling is longhand. The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting. For example: "I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!"
Usage Examples
“I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.
adverb
- 1.Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.
- 2.Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.
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