[prɪnt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- produce (books, newspapers, etc.), especially in large quantities, by a mechanical process involving the transfer of text or designs to paper
(e.g: a thousand copies of the book were printed)

- write (text) clearly without joining the letters together
(e.g: print your name and address on the back of the cheque)

- mark (a surface, typically a fabric or garment) with a coloured design or pattern
(e.g: a delicate fabric printed with roses)


Phrases:
- appear in print
- in print
- out of print
- the printed word

Origin:
Middle English (denoting the impression made by a stamp or seal): from Old French preinte ‘pressed’, feminine past participle of preindre, from Latin premere ‘to press’

[prɪnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication, especially with reference to its size, form, or style
(e.g: she forced herself to concentrate on the tiny print)

- an indentation or mark made on a surface or soft substance
(e.g: there were paw prints everywhere)

- a picture or design printed from a block or plate or copied from a painting by photography
(e.g: the walls were hung with sporting prints)

- a piece of fabric or clothing with a coloured pattern or design printed on it
(e.g: light summer prints)


Phrases:
- appear in print
- in print
- out of print
- the printed word

Origin:
Middle English (denoting the impression made by a stamp or seal): from Old French preinte ‘pressed’, feminine past participle of preindre, from Latin premere ‘to press’