conversation

[ˌkɑːn.vərˈseɪ.ʃən]

conversation Definition

• 1. an informal talk involving a small group of people or only two; the activity of talking in this way
• 2. the exchange of ideas by spoken words

Using conversation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conversation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had a long conversation about politics.

• Example

  I had a conversation with my boss about my salary.

• Example

  She avoided conversation on the topic.

• Example

  Their conversation was interrupted by a phone call.

conversation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for conversation

• discussion
• chat
• dialogue
• exchange
• talk

Antonyms for conversation

• monologue
• silence

Idioms Using conversation

• in conversation

  engaged in conversation with someone

  Example

  She was deep in conversation with her friend when I arrived.

• end the conversation

  to stop talking about a particular subject

  Example

  I tried to end the conversation by changing the subject.

• keep the conversation going

  to continue talking about a particular subject

  Example

  I tried to keep the conversation going by asking more questions.

Phrases with conversation

• make conversation

  to talk to someone in order to be polite and not because you are interested in them or have something to say

  Example

  I tried to make conversation with her, but she seemed uninterested.

• strike up a conversation

  to start a conversation with someone, especially someone you have never met before

  Example

  He struck up a conversation with the woman sitting next to him on the plane.

• hold a conversation

  to have a conversation with someone

  Example

  It's difficult to hold a conversation in a noisy restaurant.

Origins of conversation

from Latin 'conversatio', meaning 'act of living with'

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Summary: conversation in Brief

A 'conversation' [ˌkɑːn.vərˈseɪ.ʃən] is an informal talk between two or a small group of people, or the activity of talking in this way. It involves the exchange of ideas through spoken words, as exemplified by 'We had a long conversation about politics.' 'Conversation' can be initiated through phrases like 'make conversation,' 'strike up a conversation,' and 'hold a conversation.' Idioms like 'in conversation' and 'keep the conversation going' denote the state of being engaged in conversation and continuing to talk about a particular subject, respectively.