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

  • (..) to ask of you, respectfully, of course' Sir, it's against university rules to steal from another student, plain and simple. And you've spoken to your House Master? Yes, sir. And the House Master made a recommendation to the Ad Board, but the Ad Board won't see us. Have you tried dealing with (..)
    2010 The Social Network