Pronunciation

/ˈɔːθər/

Definitions

Noun

• A person who writes books, articles, or other creative works, typically professionally.
• Example: The best-selling author’s new book hit the shelves this week.
• Phrases: Literary author, ghostwriter, autobiographer, poet, playwright

Verb

• To create or produce written work, especially books or articles, as a profession.
• Example: She has been authoring a series of children’s stories for years.
• Phrases: Author a book, pen a novel, compose an essay

Adjective

• Relating to or denoting the creator of written work.
• Example: The author’s style is easily recognizable in their writing.
• Phrases: Original author, co-author, self-published author

Phrases

• “Author a masterpiece” means to write a highly regarded work of art.
• “Author’s note” is a comment or explanation by the writer, usually found at the end of a book.
• “Authoritative source” refers to a reliable and trusted provider of information.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The renowned author received numerous awards for their latest novel.
• Verb: After years of research, he finally authored a groundbreaking thesis.
• Adjective: The author’s vivid descriptions brought the story to life.

Synonyms

• Writer
• Composer
• Creator
• Scribe
• Novelist
• Poet
• Scriptwriter
• Journalist

Antonyms

• Reader
• Editor
• Critic
• Contributor (less specific than author)