Pronunciation

/tɔːk/

Definitions

Noun

• A verb: The act of speaking, usually in a conversation or to convey information. For example: “The conversation was filled with talk about the upcoming trip.”
• A topic or subject: A particular matter of discussion or debate. For example: “Weather talk is a popular one over coffee.”
• 闲聊: Informal conversation, often without a specific purpose. For example: “We spent the afternoon just talking about nothing in particular.”

Verb

• To communicate: To exchange thoughts, ideas, or information using words. For example: “She talked to her friend on the phone.”
• To speak: To express oneself verbally. For example: “He talked eloquently at the conference.”
• To discuss: To have a conversation about a particular subject. For example: “We talked about our plans for the weekend.”

Adjective

• Verbal: Relating to or involving words or speech. For example: “His verbal skills helped him land the job.”
• Chatty: Fond of or given to talking. For example: “She’s a very chatty person.”

Phrases

• “Talk shop” refers to discussing work-related matters.
• “Talkative” describes someone who tends to speak a lot.
• “Talk show” is a type of television program where guests discuss various topics.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The group spent hours talking about their favorite books.”
• Verb: “They talked for hours, trying to resolve their differences.”
• Adjective: “Her verbal presentation was well-received by the audience.”

Synonyms

• Discuss
• Converse
• Communicate
• Chat
• Exchange
• Debate
• Ruminate
• Speak up
• Express