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talks

|talks|

A2

🇺🇸

/tɔks/

🇬🇧

/tɔːks/

(talk)

communication

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'talk' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'talken', where 'talk' meant 'to speak or converse'.

Historical Evolution

'talken' transformed into the modern English word 'talk'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to speak or converse', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

discussions or negotiations between parties.

The peace talks were held in Geneva.

Synonyms

Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'talk'.

She talks to her friends every day.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40