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speech
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- pronunciation:
- spich
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the faculty of communicating by speaking, or the act of speaking.
He lost his speech after having a massive stroke.The tongue is used a great deal in speech.- synonyms:
- speaking, talking
- antonyms:
- silence
- similar words:
- articulation, talk
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definition 2: |
a public address.
The President gave a stirring speech last night.I'm nervous about having to make a speech at the wedding.
- synonyms:
- address, talk
- similar words:
- oration
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definition 3: |
something that is communicated by speaking.
Her speech about never getting married surprised her family during dinner.- synonyms:
- utterance
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definition 4: |
oral language; utterance.
The rules of speech are different from those of writing.- synonyms:
- utterance
- similar words:
- talk
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definition 5: |
manner of speaking.
The police officer noted the man's slurred speech.Her speech was gentle as she addressed the child.- synonyms:
- parlance, talk
- similar words:
- elocution, tongue
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definition 6: |
the way of speaking characteristic of a particular country or region; dialect.
Her speech told him that she was from the south.- synonyms:
- dialect, tongue
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definition 7: |
a field of study that examines the theory and techniques of oral communication.
She's studying speech and plans to be a speech therapist. |
related words: |
argot, articulation, discourse, expression, language, lecture, monologue, oration, phrase, word |
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