conversation
[ kon-ver-sey-shuhn ]
/ ˌkɒn vərˈseɪ ʃən /
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noun
- informal interchange of thoughts, information, etc., by spoken words; oral communication between persons; talk: how to master the art of conversation.
- such interchange by sign language, email, or other nonoral means of communication: I enjoy our time on the phone, but she prefers conversation by texting.
- an instance of this: I had a long phone conversation with my cousin in Florida.
an informal public exchange of ideas or opinions about a particular issue; a dialogue: It’s time for a global conversation about the epidemic.
association or social intercourse: a year's conversation with him as his caregiver and friend.
the ability to talk socially with others: She writes well but has no conversation.
Obsolete.
- behavior or manner of living.
- close familiarity; intimate acquaintance, as from constant use or study.
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OTHER WORDS FROM conversation
pre·con·ver·sa·tion, nounWords nearby conversation
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conversation
/ (ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən) /
noun
the interchange through speech of information, ideas, etc; spoken communication
make conversation to talk in an artificial way
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