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verbalrelating to words or speech rather than actions

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to words or speech rather than actions

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɜːrbəl/

Korean meaning: 말의, 언어의, 구두의

Korean pronunciation: 버-벌 (강세: 버)

Example Sentences

  • My boss gave me a verbal warning for being late, but honestly, I was expecting a written essay!
  • The contract was only verbal, so when they denied everything, I had no proof.
  • Her verbal skills are so good, she could probably talk a fish into buying water.

verbal

ADJECTIVE

//ˈvɜːrbəl//

relating to words or speech rather than actions

verbal concept
💡 Concept

Verbal attack versus silent action

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verbal rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Herbal wisdom speaks to global hearts - verbal bridges span the world!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvɜːrbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvɜːbəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootverb
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'verbalis', derived from 'verbum' meaning 'word'. The Latin root traces back to Indo-European origins related to speech and utterance.

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🎵Rhyme

herbalglobal
herbal
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss gave me a verbal warning for being late, but honestly, I was expecting a written essay!

The contract was only verbal, so when they denied everything, I had no proof.

😄 Fun example

Her verbal skills are so good, she could probably talk a fish into buying water.

The teacher emphasized the importance of both verbal and non-verbal communication.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

oralspokenvocallinguisticcommunicative

Antonyms

writtennon-verbalsilent

Related

verbvocabularyspeechcommunicationlanguage