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

  • (..) That cop will check the whole lower floor. I will only take a moment. Of course. He is much older than I remember. I hadn't seen or spoken to him in a very long time. He phoned my office today. Several times. He said it was a matter of life and death. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code