Cool MateMeaning of Tongues
A soft muscle in the mouth that helps with tasting and speaking.
In simple words: The part inside your mouth that helps you taste and speak.
Tongues in a sentence
- She learned several tongues during her travels.
- His tongue was burnt after eating the hot pizza.
- The child stuck out her tongue at her brother.
- They discussed the many tongues spoken in this region.
- Learning new tongues opens up cultural experiences.
How to use Tongues
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Not appropriate in professional or technical writing without context.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of how a tongue twists and turns like a tongue twister.
Related words
Collocations with Tongues
- speak in tongues
- roll one's tongue
- bite one's tongue
- tongue twister
- sharpen one's tongue
Opposites of Tongues
- silence
- muteness
Common mistakes with Tongues
- Confused with 'tongs', a tool for gripping things.
- Using 'tongue' instead of 'tongues' when referring to multiple languages.
- Mispronouncing the 'gue' as 'g' instead of 'gues'.
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Tongues in other languages
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the best or most important
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shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
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A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
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Frequently asked questions about "Tongues"
What does "Tongues" mean?
The part inside your mouth that helps you taste and speak.
What is the definition of "Tongues"?
A soft muscle in the mouth that helps with tasting and speaking.
How do you use "Tongues" in a sentence?
She learned several tongues during her travels.
Can you give another example of "Tongues"?
His tongue was burnt after eating the hot pizza.
What are synonyms for "Tongues"?
Common alternatives include language, dialect, speech, tongue (singular).
What is the opposite of "Tongues"?
Opposite meanings include silence, muteness.
What words go with "Tongues"?
It commonly pairs with speak in tongues, roll one's tongue, bite one's tongue, tongue twister, sharpen one's tongue.
What are common mistakes when using "Tongues"?
Confused with 'tongs', a tool for gripping things. Using 'tongue' instead of 'tongues' when referring to multiple languages. Mispronouncing the 'gue' as 'g' instead of 'gues'.
How do you pronounce "Tongues"?
US: //tʌŋz//, UK: //tʌŋz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Tongues"?
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Not appropriate in professional or technical writing without context.