A1verbhigh_frequency_chunk

Talk

UK /["/tɔːk/","/tɔːks/","/tɔːkt/","/ˈtɔːkɪŋ/"]/US /["/tɔːk/","/tɔːks/","/tɔːkt/","/ˈtɔːkɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to say things; to speak in order to give information or to express ideas or feelings

In simple words: To speak or communicate with someone.

Examples

  • I love to talk with my friends after school.
  • She likes to talk about her favorite books.
  • Can you talk to the teacher about your homework?
  • They talk so loudly that everyone can hear them.
  • He will talk to you when he has time.
  • The doctor needs to talk about your health.
  • I can't talk right now; I'm too busy.
  • Let's talk later when we are both free.

Usage notes

Used in everyday conversation. Can be formal or informal, depending on context. Avoid in very formal writing or speeches.

Grammar pattern

talk + object

Memory hint

Think of 'talking a walk' — imagine chatting while strolling.

Collocations

  • loudly
  • quietly
  • softly
  • be able to
  • can
  • need to
  • about
  • of
  • to
  • start talking
  • stop talking
  • talk a good game
  • loudly
  • quietly
  • softly
  • be able to
  • can
  • need to
  • about
  • of
  • to
  • start talking
  • stop talking
  • talk a good game
  • loudly
  • quietly
  • softly
  • be able to
  • can
  • need to
  • about
  • of
  • to
  • start talking
  • stop talking
  • talk a good game

Synonyms

  • speak
  • converse
  • discuss
  • chitchat
  • communicate

Antonyms

  • silence
  • quiet
  • hush

Common mistakes

  • 'Talk to' vs 'talk with' confusion
  • Using 'talk' as a noun incorrectly (should say 'conversation')
  • Saying 'talk abouts' instead of 'talk about'