CEFR A2

chat

verb

Meaning

To talk in a friendly and informal way.

Examples

We chatted for hours on the phone.
They were chatting quietly in the corner.

Synonyms: talk, speak, converse, discourse

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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."

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