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TORK/tɔːk/

Words go back and forth when you talk to someone or talk about a topic. Speak can mean the language (speak English) or a more formal talk, and say needs the actual words (say hello). Talk is the conversation, and the past is talked.

Meaning

To say things to someone; to speak.

Examples

• “We talked for an hour.”
• “Don't talk during the exam.”
• “She talked to her aunt on the phone.”

Good to know

talk to + person. talk about + topic. say + the words. speak English.

Near in meaning

speak

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