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Talked

🇬🇧 UK //tɔːkt// 🇺🇸 US //tɔkt//

Meaning of Talked

The past tense of talk, meaning to express thoughts or ideas verbally.

In simple words: To speak or say something.

Talked in a sentence

• Yesterday, I talked to my friend about our vacation plans.
• She talked about her new job during dinner.
• We talked for hours about everything and nothing.
• He talked with his colleagues about the project updates.
• Last week, I talked to a counselor about my worries.
• They talked away the evening on the porch.

How to use Talked

Used in conversational contexts. Avoid in very formal writing; prefers 'discussed' or 'communicated'.

Grammar pattern

talk + object

Memory hint

Think of a person at a talk, sharing their thoughts.

Related words

Collocations with Talked

• talked about
• talked to
• talked with
• talked down
• talked back

Synonyms for Talked

• spoke
• chatted
• discussed
• conversed
• dialogued

Opposites of Talked

• listened
• silenced

Common mistakes with Talked

• Using 'talked' in the present tense incorrectly.
• Confused with 'told'; 'talked' is more about speaking, while 'told' involves giving information.

Frequently asked questions about Talked

What does Talked mean?

To speak or say something.

What is the definition of Talked?

The past tense of talk, meaning to express thoughts or ideas verbally.

How do you use Talked in a sentence?

Yesterday, I talked to my friend about our vacation plans.

Can you give another example of Talked?

She talked about her new job during dinner.

What are synonyms for Talked?

Common alternatives include spoke, chatted, discussed, conversed, dialogued.

What is the opposite of Talked?

Opposite meanings include listened, silenced.

What words go with Talked?

It commonly pairs with talked about, talked to, talked with, talked down, talked back.

What are common mistakes when using Talked?

Using 'talked' in the present tense incorrectly. Confused with 'told'; 'talked' is more about speaking, while 'told' involves giving information.

How do you pronounce Talked?

US: //tɔkt//, UK: //tɔːkt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Talked?

Used in conversational contexts. Avoid in very formal writing; prefers 'discussed' or 'communicated'.