spoken
Translation
spoken
Examples
English is spoken here.
English is spoken here.
I have spoken with the director.
I have spoken with the director.
The words were spoken softly.
The words were spoken softly.
Grammar Patterns
((have/has/had)) spoken ((with sb.)) to have talked with (sb.) I have spoken with the director.
((be)) spoken to be used in speech English is spoken here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: said, uttered, voiced; Antonyms: unspoken, unsaid
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to speak'. The '-en' ending for past participles is common for strong verbs in English (e.g., broken, written).
Memory Tips
'Spoken' often appears with 'have/has/had' (I have spoken) or 'is/are/was/were' (It was spoken). Think of it as the 'completed' form of speaking.