conversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseɪʃən/
Definition
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
I had a long conversation with the director about my future plans.
Word Family
NounNoun
conversation gốc
conversationist
conversationalist
VerbVerb
converse
AdjectiveAdj
conversational
AdverbAdv
conversationally
Synonyms
- dialoguea conversation between two persons
- discussionan extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
Collocations
- Easy have a conversationto possess, experience, or hold regarding a conversation
- Medium phone conversationto phone conversation, meaning to get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
- Hard private conversationdescribing private conversation (an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines)
- Very Hard strike up a conversation with someoneto strike up a conversation with someone, meaning to deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
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