Pronunciation: /skrɪp/
noun a certificate or receipt, especially one for shares of a company or government bonds
A1 I found an old scrip in my grandfather's desk.
A2 The pharmacist gave me a scrip for my medication.
B1 The company issued scrip dividends to its shareholders.
B2 The playwright carefully crafted the scrip for the upcoming play.
C1 The government issued food scrips during the war to ensure people had access to essential items.
C2 The CEO reviewed the scrip for the company's annual report before it was released to the public.
verb not applicable
A1 I scrip my notes to remember important information.
A2 She scrips her to-do list every morning.
B1 The teacher asked the students to scrip a summary of the story.
B2 As a journalist, he often scrips articles on current events.
C1 The playwright meticulously scrips each line of dialogue for the actors.
C2 The author spent years scriping his novel before it was finally published.
adjective not applicable
A1 The scrip paper was torn and crumpled.
A2 She wrote her notes on a scrip piece of paper.
B1 The students were given a scrip assignment to complete over the weekend.
B2 The company issued scrip dividends to its shareholders.
C1 The artist used scrip techniques to create a unique painting.
C2 The novel was written in a scrip style that challenged traditional storytelling.
adverb not applicable
A1 She walked slowly, scrip carrying on her shoulder.
A2 He spoke softly, scrip tucked under his arm.
B1 They worked diligently, scrip neatly organized on the table.
B2 The chef cooked expertly, scrip containing all the necessary ingredients.
C1 The actress performed flawlessly, scrip memorized and ready for each scene.
C2 The musician played passionately, scrip guiding every note of the composition.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I have a scrip for my medication.
A2 She handed me a scrip for the play we are going to see.
B1 The doctor gave me a scrip for antibiotics to treat my infection.
B2 The pharmacist filled my scrip quickly so I could start my medication.
C1 The scrip I received from the doctor was illegible, so I had to ask for a new one.
C2 As a seasoned patient, I know to always keep my scrip handy in case of emergencies.
preposition not applicable
A1 I put my keys in the drawer scrip the table.
A2 The book is under the bed scrip the window.
B1 She found her lost earring scrip the couch.
B2 The cat was hiding scrip the bushes in the garden.
C1 The treasure was buried deep in the cave scrip the waterfall.
C2 The secret passage led to a room scrip the main hall.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I wanted to buy a movie ticket, but I only had a scrip for a play.
A2 She forgot her wallet at home, so she paid for lunch with a scrip from her friend.
B1 The company issued scrip instead of cash bonuses to its employees this year.
B2 The restaurant offered a scrip for a free dessert with the purchase of an entree.
C1 The government implemented a scrip system during the economic crisis to control spending.
C2 The company's scrip program allowed customers to earn discounts on future purchases.
interjection not applicable
A1 Scrip! I forgot my lunch at home.
A2 Scrip! That was a close call.
B1 Scrip! I can't believe I made it to the train on time.
B2 Scrip! The movie tickets are sold out.
C1 Scrip! I need to finish this report by tomorrow.
C2 Scrip! I can't believe I won the lottery.
article not applicable
A1 I have a scrip for my medication.
A2 The doctor wrote a scrip for antibiotics.
B1 She handed in her scrip at the pharmacy to get her medication.
B2 The pharmacist filled the scrip quickly so the patient could get their medication.
C1 The doctor's scrip was illegible, causing confusion at the pharmacy.
C2 The patient misplaced their scrip and had to get a new one from the doctor.
formal The doctor wrote a scrip for the patient's medication.
informal I need to pick up my scrip from the pharmacy later.
slang Hey, can you hook me up with that scrip for my allergies?
figurative Her words were like a scrip for my troubled mind, offering comfort and reassurance.
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