conversation

[kon-ver-sey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn vərˈseɪ ʃən /

NOUN

dialogue, discourse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chat comment communication conference consultation debate discussion exchange gossip hearing observation questioning remark speech talk visit

STRONG

colloquy communion confab confabulation converse expression gab intercourse jive palaver parley repartee ventilation yak

WEAK

pillow talk talkfest tête-à-tête

Antonyms

STRONGEST

listening quiet silence

STRONG

disagreement

WEAK

quietude

Example Sentences

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“If you listen in on people’s conversations, it’s all anyone is talking about,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

That started the conversation, one that would have me repeatedly wiping my eyes with my sleeve.

From Los Angeles Times

“It ends with the conversations it will spark.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Even to continue those conversations right now in Milan would be tough. But Los Angeles could be a totally different story.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We don’t comment on any conversations,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal