A1noun 3K

Dialogue

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/"]/

Meaning of Dialogue

a conversation in a book, play or film or in language teaching materials

In simple words: A conversation between people.

Dialogue in a sentence

• The dialogue in the movie was very interesting and engaging.
• During our dialogue, we exchanged many ideas.
• She wrote a play that included a lot of witty dialogue.
• The dialogue between the characters revealed their true feelings.
• To improve language skills, it's important to practice dialogue with others.

How to use Dialogue

Used in both written and spoken contexts, 'dialogue' is common in storytelling, plays, and discussions. Avoid in very casual settings where simple conversation is implied.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'die-a-log' like a log of conversations being cut down!

Related words

Collocations with Dialogue

• close
• direct
• healthy
• engage in
• have
• hold
• dialogue about
• dialogue among
• dialogue between

Synonyms for Dialogue

• conversation
• discussion
• talk
• exchange
• chat

Opposites of Dialogue

• monologue
• silence

Common mistakes with Dialogue

• 'Dialogue' is often confused with 'monologue', which means one person speaking.
• Learners sometimes spell it as 'dialog' which is less common in English.
• Some mistake pronunciation, emphasizing the wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Dialogue

What does Dialogue mean?

A conversation between people.

What is the definition of Dialogue?

a conversation in a book, play or film or in language teaching materials

How do you use Dialogue in a sentence?

The dialogue in the movie was very interesting and engaging.

Can you give another example of Dialogue?

During our dialogue, we exchanged many ideas.

What are synonyms for Dialogue?

Common alternatives include conversation, discussion, talk, exchange, chat.

What is the opposite of Dialogue?

Opposite meanings include monologue, silence.

What words go with Dialogue?

It commonly pairs with close, direct, healthy, engage in, have, hold, dialogue about, dialogue among, dialogue between.

What are common mistakes when using Dialogue?

'Dialogue' is often confused with 'monologue', which means one person speaking. Learners sometimes spell it as 'dialog' which is less common in English. Some mistake pronunciation, emphasizing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Dialogue?

US: /["/ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dialogue?

Used in both written and spoken contexts, 'dialogue' is common in storytelling, plays, and discussions. Avoid in very casual settings where simple conversation is implied.

What CEFR level is Dialogue?

"Dialogue" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.