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conversation

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /kənˈvɜːrsəˌeɪʃən/

KK: /kənˈvɜrsəˌteɪʃən/

noun
Definition

A spoken exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings between two or more people.


Example

They had a deep conversation about their future plans.


Conversation
Sloth A
I had a really interesting conversation with Sarah yesterday.
Sloth B
Oh really? What did you talk about?
Sloth A
We discussed our plans for the summer and shared some fun ideas.
Sloth B
That sounds great! I love having those kinds of talks.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dialogue
discussion
chat
Antonyms
silence
monologue
quiet
Root Explanation

Conversation → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "versare" (meaning to turn). The word describes the act of turning together in dialogue or discussion.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'turning together' ('con-' means together and 'versare' means to turn) to share ideas and engage in dialogue.

Visually Confused Words
preconversation
versation
unconversational
unconversion
reconversion
contestation
conservation
condensation
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