speech
Translation
speech, address, talk, language
Examples
The Queen's speech is broadcast on Christmas Day.
The Queen's speech is broadcast on Christmas Day.
Freedom of speech is a basic human right.
Freedom of speech is a basic human right.
His speech was slurred after the accident.
His speech was slurred after the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((as countable noun)) a formal talk that a person gives to an audience The Queen gives a speech on Christmas Day.
((as uncountable noun)) the ability to speak Freedom of speech is a basic human right.
((as uncountable noun)) the way a person speaks His speech was slurred after the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: address, talk, discourse, language
Etymology
From Old English 'spǣc', related to 'sprecan' (to speak).
Memory Tips
Think of the action of 'speaking' becoming a noun. When you 'speak' to a crowd, you give a 'speech'.