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

  • (..) your senior drill instructor. From now on, you will speak only when spoken to... ...and the first and last words out of your filthy sewers will be ""sir."" Do you maggots understand that?. Sir, yes, sir. Bullshit. I can't hear you. (..)
    1987 Full Metal Jacket