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

  • (..) Any prisoner caught outside their cell spends the night in the box. . . Prisoners do not speak unless spoken to. Any prisoner talks back, spends the night... ln the box! We get it. At ease, soldier. They're neutralized. But remember, they'll say anything (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3