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Meaning of longhand

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

longhand

Pronunciation:/ˈlɒŋˌhænd/

noun

Definitions

The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.
Synonyms:handwriting
Antonyms:shorthand

adverb

Definitions

Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.
Antonyms:shorthand
Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.
Example: I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!
Synonyms:handwritten
Antonyms:printprint out

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/longhand