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

  • (..) A tale of victory. Victory. Yes, my lord. Sire, any message...? For the queen? None that need be spoken. Hundreds leave. A handful stay. Only one looks back. Spartans! Ready your breakfast and eat hearty... (..)
    2006 300
  • (..) No younger than we were the first time you stood next to me in battle. You are a good friend... ...but a better captain, there is none. My good king. My good king, the oracle has spoken. The ephors have spoken. There must be no march. It is the law, my lord. - The Spartan army must not go to war. (..)
    2006 300