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

  • (..) entire flock. But she made me promise I?d keep an extra sharp eye on you. I appreciate your kindness you've shown to my wife. Now that you?ve spoken your piece, why don?t go and attend some of your other sheep? Ok? Dorothy mentioned specifically that it was her desire for you to go to confession. (..)
    2008 Gran Torino