Pronunciation: /pɛn/
noun a writing instrument that uses ink
A1 I use a pen to write in my notebook.
A2 She always carries a pen in her bag.
B1 The pen I bought writes smoothly and doesn't smudge.
B2 The architect sketched the building plans with a precision pen.
C1 The fountain pen he inherited from his grandfather is a valuable heirloom.
C2 The artist used a quill pen to create intricate calligraphy designs.
verb not applicable
A1 I pen a letter to my friend every week.
A2 She pens her thoughts in a journal every night.
B1 The author pens a new novel every year.
B2 The journalist pens articles for a popular magazine.
C1 The poet pens verses that touch the soul.
C2 The playwright pens award-winning scripts for the theater.
adjective not applicable
A1 I have a pen friend from Japan.
A2 She always carries a pen in her bag.
B1 The pen ink ran out, so I need to buy a new one.
B2 The penultimate chapter of the book left me in suspense.
C1 The artist used a pen and ink technique to create the detailed drawing.
C2 The novelist signed copies of his latest book with a pen of solid gold.
adverb not applicable
A1 She writes with a pen.
A2 He quickly jotted down the address with a pen.
B1 I carefully signed the contract with a pen.
B2 The artist skillfully sketched the portrait with a pen.
C1 The author eloquently penned his thoughts with a pen.
C2 The calligrapher meticulously crafted the intricate design with a pen.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I have a pen. It is blue.
A2 She lost her pen. Can I borrow yours?
B1 The pen on the table is mine. I always keep it there.
B2 He used the pen to sign the contract. It had a smooth grip.
C1 The pen, which was a gift from her grandmother, had sentimental value.
C2 The vintage pen, a rare collectible, was displayed in a glass case.
preposition not applicable
A1 The pen is on the table.
A2 She wrote a letter with a pen.
B1 He signed the contract with a pen.
B2 The artist sketched the landscape using a pen.
C1 The author penned a best-selling novel.
C2 The calligrapher used a special pen to create intricate designs.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I need a pen to write my name.
A2 She took out a pen from her bag and started writing.
B1 I will bring a pen and paper to the meeting.
B2 He signed the contract with a pen instead of a pencil.
C1 The pen is mightier than the sword, as the saying goes.
C2 Using a fountain pen adds a touch of elegance to your writing.
interjection not applicable
A1 Pen! Can you pass me the pen, please?
A2 I forgot my pen at home. Pen!
B1 Pen! I need to write down this important information.
B2 Pen! I can't find my pen anywhere.
C1 Pen! I must have left my pen in the office.
C2 Pen! I always keep a spare pen in my bag.
article not applicable
A1 I have a pen.
A2 She borrowed a pen from her friend.
B1 The teacher asked the students to bring a pen to class.
B2 He always carries a pen in his pocket in case he needs to write something down.
C1 The artist used a pen to create intricate designs on the paper.
C2 The novelist signed copies of her book with a gold pen.
formal The professor used a pen to write notes on the whiteboard during the lecture.
informal Can I borrow your pen to fill out this form?
slang I always keep a sick pen in my bag for when I need to write something down.
figurative His words were like a sharp pen, piercing through the heart of the matter.
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