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script — the written text of a play, film, or broadcast

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the written text of a play, film, or broadcast

Pronunciation (IPA): /skrɪpt/

Example Sentences

  • The zombie actor forgot his script and just groaned 'Braaaains!' for the entire movie.
  • She needs to review the script before tomorrow's audition.
  • The comedy script was so funny that even the cameraman couldn't stop laughing.

script

NOUN

[/skrɪpt/]

the written text of a play, film, or broadcast

The director hands the actors a fresh script before rehearsal starts.
💡 Concept

The director hands the actors a fresh script before rehearsal starts.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/skrɪpt/
🇬🇧 UK/skrɪpt/

🌳Etymology

Rootscript

Origin

From Latin 'scriptum', the past participle of 'scribere' meaning 'to write'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 13th century to refer to written text.

Breakdown

scrib- (write) + -t (past participle marker) = script (written text)

🎵Rhyme

crypt
ript
shipped
gripped

🔗Collocations

movie script
script writer
read the script
original script
script supervisor
follow the script

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The zombie actor forgot his script and just groaned 'Braaaains!' for the entire movie.”

“She needs to review the script before tomorrow's audition.”

😄 Fun example

“The comedy script was so funny that even the cameraman couldn't stop laughing.”

“Please write your name in script, not block letters.”

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