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talk
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- pronunciation:
- tawk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- talk into
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
talks, talking, talked |
| definition: |
When you talk, you use words to say things.
Miguel's baby sister is learning how to talk. She can say many words now, and she's learning how to make sentences.Cody and his friends are always talking about sports.
- synonyms:
- speak
- similar words:
- communicate, pronounce, relate
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| related words: |
chat |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When you have a talk with someone, you have a conversation with them. A talk is often about something serious.
The principal had a talk with the student's parents about their son's behavior in class.Joe's mom and dad had a talk about money, and they decided that they needed to save more.- synonyms:
- conversation, expression, pronunciation, speech
- similar words:
- communication, discussion
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| definition 2: |
A talk is an event in which someone speaks to an audience about a subject that they know a lot about. The purpose of a talk is to give information.
The fire chief came to Ethan's school and gave a talk to all the students about the best way to stay safe when there's a fire. Part of the talk was also about how to prevent fires.- synonyms:
- address, lecture, speech
- similar words:
- discussion, sermon
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| definition 3: |
A talk is a very important meeting between leaders, especially leaders of countries.
Everyone is hoping for peace talks between the two countries that are fighting.- synonyms:
- conference, meeting
- similar words:
- chat, dialogue, discussion
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| related words: |
conversation, visit |
| phrase: |
talk into |
| derivation: |
talker (n.) |
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