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talk
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- pronunciation:
- tawk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- talk into, talk out of, talk over
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
talks, talking, talked |
| definition: |
to communicate by speaking.
Can the baby talk yet?
- synonyms:
- speak
- similar words:
- communicate, pronounce, relate
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| related words: |
chat |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a conversation or discussion.
They had a long talk about school.- synonyms:
- conversation, expression
- similar words:
- communication, discussion
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| definition 2: |
a speech that gives information to an audience.
We went to hear a talk at the library last night.- synonyms:
- address, speech
- similar words:
- discussion
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| related words: |
conversation, visit |
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| phrase: |
talk into, talk out of, talk over |
| derivation: |
talker (n.) |
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