spoken

[ spoh-kuhn ]

verb

1. a past participle of speak.

adjective

1. uttered or expressed by speaking; speaking; oral ( written ):

   the spoken word.

2. speaking, speaking, or using speech, as specified (usually used in combination):

   fair-spoken; plain-spoken; soft-spoken.

spoken

/ ˈspəʊkən /

verb

1. the past participle of speak

adjective

1. uttered through the medium of speech Compare written
2. in combination having speech as specified

   soft-spoken

3. spoken for
   engaged, reserved, or allocated

Word History and Origins

Origin of spoken¹

First recorded in 1570–80, for the adjective

Example Sentences

Lord Prescott ceased to be a member of the House of Lords in July of this year due to non-attendance, having only spoken once in the chamber since suffering a stroke in 2019.

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Meanwhile, Senators of both parties have spoken in favour of accessing the ethics report.

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Ms Allen-Wyatt is seen as an influential figure in Welsh women's football and has regularly spoken about her wish to inspire younger players.

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She has previously spoken about her parents attempting to force her to marry when she was a teenager, her escape, and being disowned as a result.

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The wife of a motorcyclist who could have been saved after a crash, had it not been for an ambulance delay, has spoken of her pain at being a widow aged 28.

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