ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spoken

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈspəʊ.k(ə)n/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Spoken is an adjective meaning Expressed in speech.

Meaning

Expressed in speech.

More Meanings

  1. (in combination) Speaking in a specified way.
  2. (phonetics) Of a language, produced by articulate sounds.
  3. past participle of speak

Example Sentences

They are both described as thoughtful, slow-spoken men.
Algebra is not a spoken language like French or Spanish, it is a math language.

Synonyms for spoken

Depending on context, synonyms include oral, verbal, uttered, expressed, vocal, voiced.

Antonyms for spoken

Common opposites include unspoken, written.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include word-of-mouth, verbal, vocal, voiced, expressed, oral.

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