spoken

Definition

  • adjective: using speech and not writing
  • adjective: delivered by word of mouth
  • past participle of 'speak'
  • used in combination
  • synonyms: oral, ora, uttered

Examples

  • They haven't 'spoken' since the argument two years ago.

  • English is widely 'spoken' in many parts of the world.

  • I can't go out with you; I''m' already 'spoken for'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm invisible. You're like your Sarko Boys; cold, aloof. Even with me. I can't stand it. You can't leave like this! We haven't spoken. You spring it on me. You can't pull away from me. Or me from you. We're meant to be together. I won't discuss it now. I'm leaving. (..)
    2016 Me Before You
  • (..) On his own initiative. I'm asking you again. I have no idea, Nicolas. It's a mystery. A mystery indeed, Dominique. I've spoken to you, as would say President Chirac, "from the heart". I hope so, but not in Chirac's terms. Because Chirac's heart... we know what that's worth. (..)
    2016 Me Before You