chat (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: tʃæt

Definition

To talk in a friendly and informal way.

Examples

• We chatted for hours on the phone.

• They were chatting quietly in the corner.

• I like to chat with my friends online.

How to Use chat

chat about (prepositional phrase)

To talk about a particular subject. — "Let's chat about your ideas."

chat with (prepositional phrase)

To talk with someone. — "She likes to chat with her friends."

chat up (phrasal verb)

To talk to someone in a friendly way to try and impress them or start a romantic relationship. — "He tried to chat her up at the bar."

Synonyms of chat

Words with a similar meaning to chat:

• talk
• speak
• converse
• discourse

Antonyms of chat

Words with the opposite meaning to chat:

• silence
• monologue

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