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

  • (..) or any derivation thereof. The divers, they're still looking for the cab. As soon as they find it they'll pull the plates and the VIN. Have you spoken to your brother? He hasn't called me back yet. No. What about the house? The graffiti was an oil-based (..)
    1997 The Game