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spoken

 

[ ˈspəʊkən ]

Adjective / Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

language

expressed in spoken words rather than written

Synonyms

oral, verbal, vocal

Examples of usage

  • He preferred to communicate through spoken language rather than written messages.
  • She was able to understand the nuances of the spoken word.
  • His spoken English is fluent and easy to understand.
Context #2 | Verb

past tense

the past participle of speak

Synonyms

communicated, conversed, talked

Examples of usage

  • She had spoken with him earlier.
  • They had not spoken for years.
  • I thought I had spoken to you about this before.
Context #3 | Noun

language

the act of speaking

Synonyms

speech, utterance, verbal communication

Examples of usage

  • Her spoken was clear and articulate.
  • He was praised for his eloquent spoken.

Translations

Translations of the word "spoken" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falado

🇮🇳 बोला गया

🇩🇪 gesprochen

🇮🇩 diucapkan

🇺🇦 вимовлений

🇵🇱 mówiony

🇯🇵 話された (はなされた)

🇫🇷 parlé

🇪🇸 hablado

🇹🇷 konuşulan

🇰🇷 말해진

🇸🇦 منطوق

🇨🇿 mluvený

🇸🇰 hovorený

🇨🇳 说过的 (shuō guò de)

🇸🇮 govorjen

🇮🇸 talað

🇰🇿 айтылған

🇬🇪 თქმული

🇦🇿 deyilən

🇲🇽 hablado

Etymology

The word 'spoken' originated from the Middle English word 'spokun', which is the past participle of 'speak'. The use of spoken language has been a fundamental aspect of human communication throughout history. From ancient oral traditions to modern-day conversations, spoken language plays a crucial role in conveying thoughts, emotions, and information. The evolution of spoken language has been influenced by various factors such as cultural changes, technological advancements, and linguistic developments.

See also: outspoken, speak, speaker, unspoken.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,586, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.