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talk
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- pronunciation:
- tawk
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- talk back
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
talks, talking, talked |
definition 1: |
to use spoken words.
Can the baby talk yet?
- synonyms:
- converse, speak
- similar words:
- articulate, communicate, enunciate, pronounce, relate
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definition 2: |
to discuss.
They talked business at the meeting.- synonyms:
- address, discuss
- similar words:
- air, cover
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definition 3: |
to bring or persuade; convince (usually followed by "into").
The salesman talked her into buying new shoes, even though she didn't need them.- synonyms:
- coax
- similar words:
- butter up, snow
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related words: |
chat, communicate, confer, speak, utter |
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phrase: |
talk back |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act of talking; conversation.
They had a long talk about school.- synonyms:
- conversation, expression, pronunciation, speech
- similar words:
- communication, discussion, enunciation
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definition 2: |
a speech.
The visitor gave a talk on how to stay fit and healthy.- synonyms:
- address, lecture, speech
- similar words:
- discussion, sermon
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definition 3: |
a meeting.
The leaders of the world had a talk in Washington to discuss world trade.- synonyms:
- conference, meeting
- similar words:
- chat, dialogue, discussion
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definition 4: |
a rumor; gossip.
The talk around town is that he wants to marry her.- synonyms:
- gossip, hearsay, rumor
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related words: |
conversation, tidings, visit |
derivation: |
talker (n.) |
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