talk: meaning, pronunciation and examples

What does “talk” mean?

1. 1

   verbto speak with someone and share ideas or information

   We talked for hours.

2. 2

   nouna conversation

   I had a long talk with my boss.

3. 3

   nouna speech on a subject given to a group

   She gave a talk on climate change.

Common phrases with “talk”

• talk to sb
• talk about sth
• give a talk
• small talk

“talk” is on these word lists

• A1A1 English vocabulary (beginner)
• Common English nouns
• Common English verbs
• English vocabulary for communication, media and the arts

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