Communication
Speaking, listening, writing, and the art of being understood.
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tell
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/tɛl/
To give someone information by speaking or writing.
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say
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/seɪ/
To speak words; to tell something in speech or writing.
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call
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/kɔl/
To telephone someone.
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talk
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/tɔk/
To say things; to speak to someone.
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name
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/neɪm/
The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing.
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ask
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/æsk/
To say something to someone in order to get an answer or information.
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word
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/wɜɹd/
A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written.
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read
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/ɹid/
To look at written or printed words and understand their meaning.
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speak
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/spik/
To say words using your voice.
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question
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/ˈkwɛʃ.tən/
A sentence asking for information or an answer.
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answer
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/ˈæn.sɚ/
Something you say or write in reply to a question, letter, or request.
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write
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/ɹaɪt/
To make letters, words, or symbols on a surface, usually with a pen or pencil.
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message
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/ˈmɛs.ɪd͡ʒ/
A short piece of information sent from one person to another, spoken or written.
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letter
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/ˈlɛtɚ/
A written or printed message that you send to someone, usually by mail.
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card
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/kɑrd/
A piece of stiff paper, often folded, sent to someone with a message or picture.
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English
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/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
the West Germanic language that originated in England and is now spoken in many countries around the world
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mommy
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/ˈmɔ.mi/
Mother (an affectionate word used especially by children).
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language
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/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate.
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conversation
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/ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
A talk between two or more people in which they exchange news and ideas.
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discuss
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/dɪˈskʌs/
To talk about something with other people, often to share ideas or make a decision.
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desk
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/ˈdɛsk/
A table where you sit to write, read or work, often with drawers.
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describe
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/dɪˈskɹaɪb/
To say what someone or something is like using words.
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email
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/ˈiˌmeɪl/
A message sent from one person to another using computers and the internet.
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grammar
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/ˈɡræmər/
The rules for how words are formed and combined into sentences in a language.
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last name
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agree on
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to reach a shared decision or consensus about something
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agree to
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to accept or consent to a proposal or plan
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agree with
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to share the same opinion as someone, or to think something is correct
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ask about
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to inquire or seek information concerning something
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ask for
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to request or seek something from someone
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check off
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to mark an item on a list to show that it has been examined or completed
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come across
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to communicate a message or impression so that other people understand it
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get across
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to communicate an idea so that another person understands it
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hear about
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to receive information or news about something
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hear back
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to receive a reply or response from someone you contacted
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hear from
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to receive contact, news, or communication from someone
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let out
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to make a sound escape from the mouth
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put across
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to communicate an idea so that other people understand it
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put over
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to communicate an idea or message successfully
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spell out
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to explain something clearly and in full detail
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talk over
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to discuss something carefully before reaching a decision
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win over
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to persuade someone to support you or accept your position
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