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We talk quietly in the library.
What does Talk mean?
Talk means to speak with someone.
Dictionary definition
To talk means to speak with words, and a talk can be a conversation or speech.
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The group had a talk about how to share the materials fairly.
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After reading the article, the class used a structured talk to explain evidence and listen to different views.
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What does talk mean?
Talk means to use words, often with another person.
Practice 2
Which word is a synonym of talk?
Speak is close in meaning to talk.
Practice 3
Which word is a form of talk?
Talking is the -ing form of talk.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningTalk means to speak with someone.
ExampleExample: We talk quietly in the library.
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Synonyms
Words like Talk
speakTo speak means to use words aloud.
chatTo chat means to talk in a casual way.
conversationA conversation is a talk between people.
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Word family
Talk word family
Base word
talk
verb
talk
Talk is the base word.
verb
talks
Talks is a related form of talk.
verb
talked
Talked is a related form of talk.
verb
talking
Talking is a related form of talk.
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