author

//ˈɔːθər//
B1Frequency Level 4Neutral
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Noun

authorSingular
authorsPlural
1

A person who writes books, articles, or other written works, especially as a profession.

She is a famous author who has written many bestselling novels.

2

The creator or originator of something, such as a plan, idea, or work of art.

She was the author of the new policy.

Verb

authorInfinitive
authorPresent tense
authoredPast tense
authoredPast participle
authoringPresent participle
authorsThird-person singular
1

To write or create a book, article, or other written work.

She authored several books on environmental science.

2

To be the originator or creator of something.

She authored a new approach to teaching mathematics.

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