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

  • (..) What? I've been too embarrassed to bring her over, because of you and that way that you behave. - What are you talking about? I've barely even spoken to her. - You stare at her all the time like you're drunk! - - You better watch yourself, (..)
    1999 American Beauty
  • (..) possibly care less, could you? What do you expect? You can't all of a sudden be my best friend just because you had a bad day. I mean, hello, you've barely even spoken to me for months. Oh, what? You're "Mother of the Year"? You treat her like an employee. - What? What? (..)
    1999 American Beauty