Meaning

Of or relating to words..

Definitions by Sense

1. Of or relating to words.
2. Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
3. Consisting of words only.
4. Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
5. (grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.
6. (grammar) Used to form a verb.
7. Capable of speech.
8. Word for word.

Example Sentences

We subjoin an engraving […] which will give the reader a far better notion of the structure than any verbal description could convey to the mind.

It was not a verbal remark, but a proceeding in dumb-show

a verbal contract

a verbal testimony

You can't have verbal communication with a man in New South Wales, you know.

I am not speaking of the verbal use of the term 'Fascist'. I am speaking of what I have seen in print.

How do these language problems affect the behaviour of verbal children?

a verbal translation

Word Forms

• verbals
• verbaling
• verballing
• verbaled
• verballed

Synonyms for verbal

Antonyms for verbal

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When Should You Use Verbal?

Use verbal when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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