spoken (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈspoʊkən/

Definition

Past participle of speak; uttered or expressed in words.

Examples

• She has a beautiful spoken voice.

• The agreement was made in spoken conversation, not in writing.

• He was known for his well-spoken manner.

How to Use spoken

spoken to (prepositional phrase)

Having had a conversation with someone. — "I was spoken to by the manager about my lateness."

Synonyms of spoken

Words with a similar meaning to spoken:

• said
• talked
• voiced
• articulated

Antonyms of spoken

Words with the opposite meaning to spoken:

• silent
• unspoken

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