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

  • (..) - Congratulations, Potter. - A fine achievement. - Thank you. Well done, boy. - See you at Hagrid's, Harry. - I'm sorry we haven't spoken. After all, your story is one I've heard so many times. Quite remarkable, really. Tragic, of course... ...to lose one's family. (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire