Is it correct to say talked?
Both words are grammatically correct. “Spoke” implies that something important was said. “Talked” does not suggest that the conversation really mattered.
Is it talk or talked?
talk Definitions and Synonyms
present tense | |
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he/she/it | talks |
present participle | talking |
past tense | talked |
past participle | talked |
Has been talked grammar?
And easiest use of have been has been and had been.
Has talked meaning?
To exchange thoughts or opinions in spoken or sign language; converse: We talked for hours. See Synonyms at speak. b.
How do you use talked in a sentence?
Talked Sentence Examples
- He said he had talked to his mother.
- We’ve talked about it long enough.
- He talked with some of the sailors.
- Maybe Bordeaux had already talked to him.
- The fishermen talked in low tones with one another for a little while, and then one said, It’s a bargain.
What is past tense of talk?
I talked
The past forms only one tense—you guessed it, the past (I talked). The past participle forms the last three tenses: the present perfect (I have talked), the past perfect (I had talked), and the future perfect (I will have talked).
What is the difference between talked and told?
talk=to speak: I like to talk about my dog. talked=spoke: I talked about my dog yesterday. tell=to speak to someone about something: I want to tell you about my dog. told=to have spoken to someone about something: I told you about my dog yesterday.
Is talk past tense or present?
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Tense | Basic Form | Progressive Form |
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Present | talk | am talking |
Past | talked | was talking |
Future | will talk | will be talking |
Present perfect | have talked | have been talking |
What is the tense of we talked?
Talk verb forms
Infinitive | Present Participle | Past Tense |
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talk | talking | talked |
Has talked or had talked?
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Tense | Basic Form | Progressive Form |
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Past | talked | was talking |
Future | will talk | will be talking |
Present perfect | have talked | have been talking |
Past perfect | had talked | had been talking |
What’s another word for talked about?
What is another word for talked about?
discussed | debated |
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aired | spoke about |
spoken about | alluded to |
reported | disclosed |
explored | recounted |
What’s a fancy word for talk?
What is another word for talk?
chat | conversation |
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gabfest | palaver |
parley | patter |
tattle | word |
backchat | blather |
How do you use speak in a sentence?
Speak sentence example
- I started to speak but she shushed me.
- All I want is a chance to speak my piece.
- He simply continued to speak in a calm voice.
- I’d say it’s time to speak our minds.
- You have to decide if it’s important enough to speak up.
- Before I could speak, he continued.
- I always make it a rule to speak out.
What is the past tense of talked?
What is the past tense of talk?
talked
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Tense | Basic Form | Progressive Form |
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Present | talk | am talking |
Past | talked | was talking |
Future | will talk | will be talking |
Present perfect | have talked | have been talking |
What to say instead of we need to talk?
Alternatives to texting someone “we need to talk”
For example: “Hey, when you have a moment would you mind meeting/calling me to discuss [insert topic]?” Another alternative they suggest is, “Hey, I’ve got a couple of questions about [insert topic] – do you mind giving me a call when you have time to discuss it?”
When something is talked about a lot?
loquacious Add to list Share. A loquacious person talks a lot, often about stuff that only they think is interesting.
What to say instead of when it comes to?
What is another word for when it comes to?
with regard to | as to |
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regarding | in relation to |
pertaining to | relating to |
in the matter of | in regard to |
in connection with | at |
What is another way to say talked about?
Alternate Synonyms for “talk about”:
discourse; discuss; cover; treat; handle; plow; deal; address. talk of; talk; speak; utter; mouth; verbalize; verbalise.
What is the past tense of speak?
Spoke
“Spoke” is the simple past tense of speak.
Where can I use speak and talk?
In general, both speak and talk are used to refer to the act of expressing thoughts with words. Speak and talk can be used interchangeably in sentences like these: I need to speak/talk to the manager here. You can speak/talk freely here.
Is talked a past participle?
Talked is the past participle of the word talk.
What does Can we talk mean?
Maybe it’s just me, but “Can I talk to you?” (CITTY) feels like a situation where “you” did something wrong, and “I” want to address it. “Can we talk?” (CWT) feels more like casual conversation, or at least it’s less of a concern about “you”.
How do you ask can we talk?
Use Polite expressions to Ask Someone to Talk to You
- May I have a few words with you?
- Could I have a word with you?
- May I talk to you about something?
- Would you please give me some time?
- Would you like to talk to me for a while?
- Would you please allow me to discuss with you something important?
- I value your advice.
What can I say instead of talked about?
What is another word for talk about?
discuss | debate |
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address | talk over |
talk through | argue about |
confer about | converse about |
hash out | kick about |