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

  • (..) There was somebody who suffered a deformity like that. Okay. I am now % sure that you are watching cartoons. Have you spoken to the experts about this? - Have you consulted Professor Bobeye? - Who? Professor Bobeye, the one with the incredibly strong forearms (..)
    2012 The Dictator