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spoken
This word emphasizes the auditory and immediate nature of communication. It is frequently used to distinguish oral language from written text, often carrying a connotation of informality, spontaneity, or personal connection that written documents lack.
In legal or formal contexts, it suggests a binding commitment or a definitive statement, as in a spoken agreement. It evokes the physical act of breath and sound, contrasting the permanence of ink with the ephemeral nature of a voice.
Meanings
Examples
The spoken word has a power that writing cannot capture.
I need to improve my spoken English for the interview.
The legend was passed down through spoken stories for generations.
The professor focused on the differences between written and spoken language.
This table is spoken for, so we have to find another one.