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

  • (..) Are you interested in helping us? Yes... but you'll have to dress it up a little. Disguise it. Give them enough reason to doubt it. You haven't spoken about her, Freddie, not once. Why would I talk about her to you, hm? Because she was a part of your life and now she's gone. (..)
    2006 The Prestige