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Talk to/Talk with
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Talk to vs. Talk with
Talk to
/tɔ:k tu:/
To communicate or speak with someone in a conversation.
Examples:
Synonyms:
This word has no synonyms
Antonyms:
ignore
silence
Talk with
/tɔːk wɪð/
To communicate or exchange ideas with someone
Examples:
Synonyms:
This word has no synonyms
Antonyms:
ignore
avoid
Ways to tell them apart:
Talk to
suggests a one-sided conversation, where one person is doing most of the speaking.
Talk with
implies a more balanced, two-sided conversation where both parties engage equally.
Remember,
to
can signify direction and might indicate that the conversation is directed at the other person.
While
with
typically means together, implying a shared activity or dialogue.
Use
talk to
when the emphasis is on delivering information, and
talk with
when the focus is on exchanging ideas.
When to use talk to:
When to use talk with:
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