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longhand

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of longhand

writing done by hand

  • my computer was down for most of the afternoon, so I wrote out my report in longhand
Synonyms of longhand

calligraphy, handwriting, manuscript, penmanship, script
Words Related to longhand

lettering

phonography, shorthand, steno, stenography
Antonyms of longhand

print, type, typewriting

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