Talk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɔːk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Talk is a verb meaning (intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.
Meaning
(intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.
More Meanings
- (transitive, informal) To discuss; to talk about.
- (transitive) To speak (a certain language).
- (transitive, informal, chiefly used in progressive tenses) Used to emphasise the importance, size, complexity etc. of the thing mentioned.
- (intransitive, slang) To confess, especially implicating others.
- (intransitive) To criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself.
- (intransitive) To gossip; to create scandal.
- (transitive) To manifest outwardly in speech, as opposed to reality or action.
Example Sentences
Let's sit down and talk.
They sat down to talk business.
Let’s go to my office and talk. ― I like to talk with you, Ms. Weaver.
Although I don't speak Chinese, I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.
Word Forms
- talks
- talking
- talked
- talkest
- talkedst
- talketh
- talke
Synonyms for talk
Depending on context, synonyms include chat, dictate, klatch, orate, say, speak.
Antonyms for talk
Common opposites include silence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include speak, verbalize, blab, tattle, lecture, utter.
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