easy
The dialogue showed that the friends were upset.
What does Dialogue mean?
Dialogue means characters talking in a story.
Dictionary definition
A conversation between characters in a story.
Example sentences
Dialogue in a sentence
medium
Use quotation marks around dialogue in a story.
hard
Good dialogue can reveal a character’s feelings.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice dialogue in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Dialogue
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does dialogue mean?
Dialogue means characters talking in a story.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to dialogue?
The choice "conversation" is closest in meaning because dialogue means characters talking in a story.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for dialogue?
The choice "monologue" is a strong contrast because dialogue means characters talking in a story.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Dialogue
Voice settings
Sounds like
dy · uh · log · strongest beat: dy
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordDialogue.
Partnoun.
MeaningDialogue means characters talking in a story.
ExampleExample: The dialogue showed that the friends were upset.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dy · uh · log
- Strongest beat
- dy
- Ending
- log
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dy.
Your turn
Say Dialogue
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced dialogue.
Synonyms
Words like Dialogue
conversationTalking between people or characters.
spoken exchangeWords shared back and forth.
character speechWords spoken by characters.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Synonym practice
Want to practice dialogue synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The dialogue between the characters was funny," then compare close word choices. Practice dialogue synonyms.
Word family
Dialogue word family
Base word
dialogue
noun
dialogue
Base form of dialogue.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Dialogue and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice DIALOGUE” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice DIALOGUE
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with DIALOGUE
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice DIALOGUE
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes DIALOGUE.
Practice DIALOGUE
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words