What is "conversation" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does conversation mean in English? Meaning of conversation definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "conversation" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "conversation": the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

Noun

  • Meaning: the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
  • Synonyms: conversation
  • Hyponyms: chat colloquy commerce confab confabulation crossfire exchange gossiping gossipmongering nothings phatic communication phatic speech rap rap session schmoose schmooze second-hand speech table talk talk talking telephone conversation tete-a-tete
  • Hypernyms: language oral communication speech speech communication spoken communication spoken language voice communication
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˌkɑnvɚˈseɪʃən/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən/

    Hyphenation: con‧ver‧sa‧tion

    Synonyms:

    comment, conference, remark, observation, exchange, communication, discussion, visit, hearing, consultation, speech, chat, gossip, questioning, debate, talk, confab, repartee, confabulation, intercourse, parley, palaver, converse, powwow, colloquy, yak, communion, expression, gab, ventilation, jive, pillow talk, talkfest, tête-à-tête,

    Antonyms:

    quiet, silence, quietude, listening, disagreement,

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    conversation in English: conversation
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