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

Rodriguez accused cannabis interest groups of targeting Rios because he’s spoken against them and because at least one of their candidates lost the election.

From Los Angeles Times

Ana worked at the school for 20 years and Newyddion S4C has spoken to several current and former staff members who shared her feelings.

From BBC

In the lead up to acquiring Infowars, Collins, a former NBC News reporter, said he had spoken to Sandy Hook victims' family members, who he said expressed support for the bid.

From Salon

The BBC has also spoken independently to two other women who say they were abused by both Mohamed and Salah.

From BBC

It is contentious as it was written in both English and Māori - which had only been a spoken language until colonisation - and the two versions contain fundamental differences when it comes to issues such as sovereignty.

From BBC