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talk

|talk|

A1

🇺🇸

/tɔk/

🇬🇧

/tɔːk/

communication

Etymology
Etymology Information

'talk' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'talken', where 'talk' meant 'to speak or converse'.

Historical Evolution

'talken' transformed into the modern English word 'talk'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to speak or converse', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a conversation or discussion.

We had a long talk about our future.

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Verb 1

to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings.

She likes to talk about her travels.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35