Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnsəl/
noun a writing instrument with a thin, cylindrical pointed end for marking or drawing
A1 I use a pencil to write in my notebook.
A2 She always carries a pencil in her bag for drawing.
B1 The teacher asked the students to bring a pencil to class.
B2 He prefers mechanical pencils over traditional wooden ones.
C1 The artist meticulously sharpened her pencil before starting the sketch.
C2 The architect used a specialized pencil for precise drafting work.
verb not applicable
A1 She pencils in her appointments on the calendar.
A2 He pencils a rough sketch of the design before finalizing it.
B1 The teacher pencils feedback on the students' essays.
B2 The architect pencils in the dimensions of the room on the blueprint.
C1 The author pencils in the dialogue for the characters in the novel.
C2 The artist pencils intricate details in the portrait to bring it to life.
adjective not applicable
A1 I need a pencil sharpener.
A2 She uses a pencil case to keep her pencils organized.
B1 The pencil drawing was displayed in the art gallery.
B2 The architect sketched the blueprint with a pencil.
C1 The pencil sketch captured the intricate details of the landscape.
C2 The artist used a pencil technique to create a hyper-realistic portrait.
adverb not applicable
A1 She writes with a pencil.
A2 He drew a picture using a pencil.
B1 She carefully sketched the outline with a pencil.
B2 He quickly jotted down some notes with a pencil.
C1 The artist meticulously shaded the drawing with a pencil.
C2 The architect intricately detailed the blueprint with a pencil.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I have a pencil.
A2 She forgot her pencil at home.
B1 The teacher asked for a pencil to write on the whiteboard.
B2 He always carries a pencil in his pocket in case he needs to take notes.
C1 The architect used a pencil to sketch out the initial design of the building.
C2 The artist preferred to use a pencil for his detailed drawings.
preposition not applicable
A1 The pencil is on the table.
A2 She wrote her name on the paper with a pencil.
B1 He drew a picture of a cat using a pencil.
B2 The architect sketched out the building plans with a pencil.
C1 The artist meticulously shaded the portrait with a pencil.
C2 The teacher corrected the student's essay with a red pencil.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I have a pencil and a notebook in my bag.
A2 She used a pencil to sketch the outline before painting.
B1 You can borrow my pencil if you need one.
B2 The architect drew the blueprint with a pencil before transferring it to the computer.
C1 The artist meticulously shaded the portrait with a pencil to create depth and dimension.
C2 Using a pencil, the writer made notes in the margins of the book to reference later.
interjection not applicable
A1 Pencil! Can you pass me that pencil, please?
A2 Pencil! I need a pencil to write my notes.
B1 Pencil! I always carry a pencil in my bag.
B2 Pencil! Without a pencil, I can't sketch my ideas.
C1 Pencil! A high-quality pencil is essential for detailed drawings.
C2 Pencil! As an artist, I have a collection of rare and unique pencils.
article not applicable
A1 I have a pencil in my bag.
A2 She used a pencil to write her name on the paper.
B1 The teacher handed out a pencil to each student for the test.
B2 He sketched a beautiful portrait using only a pencil.
C1 The architect meticulously drafted the building plans with a pencil.
C2 The famous artist's pencil drawings are highly sought after by collectors.
formal The architect sketched out the blueprint using a pencil.
informal Can I borrow your pencil to write a quick note?
slang I need to grab a pencil before I can start my homework.
figurative Her words were as sharp as a freshly sharpened pencil.
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