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

  • (..) was only for human transformations? lt was cat hair l plucked off Millicent Bulstrode's robes. Look at my face. Look at your tail. Have you spoken to Hermione? She should be out of hospital in a few days. . . . . .when she stops coughing up fur balls. What's this? Yuck! (..)
    2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets