talk
talk
Pronunciation
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "talk"
IPA: /tɔːk/
Syllabic Breakdown:
ta: /tɑː/
/t/ - Voiceless alveolar stop
/ɑː/ - Long open front unrounded vowel
lk: /k/
/k/ - Voiceless velar stop
Word Form Variations
Singular: talk Plural: talks
Verb Forms:
Base form: talk
Present participle: talking
Past tense: talked
Past participle: talked
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A spoken communication, often between two or more people.
Synonyms: conversation, dialogue, discussion, chat, speech
Antonyms: silence, quiet, hush
Verb
Definition: To communicate orally, often to express thoughts, feelings, or information.
Synonyms: converse, speak, discuss, chat, debate
Antonyms: listen, be silent, remain quiet
Adjective
Definition: Relating to or characterized by speech or conversation.
Synonyms: verbal, spoken, conversational
Antonyms: written, nonverbal
Adverb
Definition: In a spoken manner or by means of speech.
Synonyms: verbally, orally
Antonyms: in writing, silently
Examples of Use
Books
"He began to talk about his childhood in the country." (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)
"The two men talked for hours about their plans." (Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea)
Newspapers
"The President gave a televised talk about the economy." (The New York Times)
"The protesters were talking about their demands." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
"The article talks about the latest developments in technology." (Wired)
"The blog post is about how to talk to your kids about difficult topics." (Psychology Today)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The characters in the movie are talking about their problems." (The Shawshank Redemption)
"The video on TikTok is about how to talk to people you don't know." (TikTok)
General Public Discourse
"People are talking about the upcoming election." (Everyday conversation)
"The news is talking about the latest scandal." (Television news)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Talk
"Talk doesn't cook rice." — Chinese Proverb
"Talk low, talk slow, and don't talk too much." — John Wayne
"Talk is cheap. Show me the code." — Linus Torvalds
"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." — Plato
"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." — Nelson Mandela
"People will talk, and people do talk. It's up to you whether you want to listen." — Anonymous
"Talk doesn't change things. Action does." — Anonymous
"We need to talk less and listen more." — Anonymous
"Sometimes it’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you’re a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." — Mark Twain
"The more you talk about it, the more you water it down. It's like a secret; the more you tell it, the less it means." — Anonymous
Etymology
Talk is a very old word that has been around for a long time! It comes from an even older word called "talc," which meant "to speak" or "to say." This older word is related to other words like "tell," "tale," and "talkative."
The first time we know someone used the word "talk" was in the 13th century. Back then, it meant "to speak" or "to converse." Over time, the word has stayed pretty much the same, though it has gained a few new meanings along the way.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Talk
Common Phrases:
Talk the talk: To say you will do something, but not actually do it.
Talk the talk and walk the walk: To say you will do something and then actually do it.
Talk big: To boast or brag.
Talk sense into someone: To convince someone to be reasonable.
Talk out of both sides of your mouth: To say contradictory things.
Less Common Phrases:
Talk shop: To discuss one's profession or trade.
Talk turkey: To discuss a serious matter frankly.
Talk through something: To discuss something thoroughly.
Talk up: To praise or promote something.
Talk down to someone: To speak to someone as if they are inferior.
Idioms with Synonyms:
Beat around the bush: To avoid talking directly about something.
Get to the point: To say what you mean directly.
Have a heart-to-heart: To talk seriously and honestly with someone.
Spit it out: To say what you mean quickly and bluntly.
Spill the beans: To reveal a secret.
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Source Information
Definition of talk from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
