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Communication

Speaking, listening, writing, and the art of being understood.

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A1 (42)

tell A1
/tɛl/ To give someone information by speaking or writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
say A1
/seɪ/ To speak words; to tell something in speech or writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
call A1
/kɔl/ To telephone someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
talk A1
/tɔk/ To say things; to speak to someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
name A1
/neɪm/ The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
ask A1
/æsk/ To say something to someone in order to get an answer or information. Meaning Off Sound Off
word A1
/wɜɹd/ A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written. Meaning Off Sound Off
read A1
/ɹid/ To look at written or printed words and understand their meaning. Meaning Off Sound Off
speak A1
/spik/ To say words using your voice. Meaning Off Sound Off
question A1
/ˈkwɛʃ.tən/ A sentence asking for information or an answer. Meaning Off Sound Off
answer A1
/ˈæn.sɚ/ Something you say or write in reply to a question, letter, or request. Meaning Off Sound Off
write A1
/ɹaɪt/ To make letters, words, or symbols on a surface, usually with a pen or pencil. Meaning Off Sound Off
message A1
/ˈmɛs.ɪd͡ʒ/ A short piece of information sent from one person to another, spoken or written. Meaning Off Sound Off
letter A1
/ˈlɛtɚ/ A written or printed message that you send to someone, usually by mail. Meaning Off Sound Off
card A1
/kɑrd/ A piece of stiff paper, often folded, sent to someone with a message or picture. Meaning Off Sound Off
English A1
/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/ the West Germanic language that originated in England and is now spoken in many countries around the world Meaning Off Sound Off
mommy A1
/ˈmɔ.mi/ Mother (an affectionate word used especially by children). Meaning Off Sound Off
language A1
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/ A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate. Meaning Off Sound Off
conversation A1
/ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ A talk between two or more people in which they exchange news and ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off
discuss A1
/dɪˈskʌs/ To talk about something with other people, often to share ideas or make a decision. Meaning Off Sound Off
desk A1
/ˈdɛsk/ A table where you sit to write, read or work, often with drawers. Meaning Off Sound Off
describe A1
/dɪˈskɹaɪb/ To say what someone or something is like using words. Meaning Off Sound Off
email A1
/ˈiˌmeɪl/ A message sent from one person to another using computers and the internet. Meaning Off Sound Off
grammar A1
/ˈɡræmər/ The rules for how words are formed and combined into sentences in a language. Meaning Off Sound Off
last name A1
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agree on A1
to reach a shared decision or consensus about something Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
agree to A1
to accept or consent to a proposal or plan Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
agree with A1
to share the same opinion as someone, or to think something is correct Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
ask about A1
to inquire or seek information concerning something Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
ask for A1
to request or seek something from someone Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
check off A1
to mark an item on a list to show that it has been examined or completed Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
come across A1
to communicate a message or impression so that other people understand it Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
get across A1
to communicate an idea so that another person understands it Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
hear about A1
to receive information or news about something Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
hear back A1
to receive a reply or response from someone you contacted Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
hear from A1
to receive contact, news, or communication from someone Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
let out A1
to make a sound escape from the mouth Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
put across A1
to communicate an idea so that other people understand it Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
put over A1
to communicate an idea or message successfully Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
spell out A1
to explain something clearly and in full detail Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
talk over A1
to discuss something carefully before reaching a decision Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off
win over A1
to persuade someone to support you or accept your position Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

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