Master confusing words with ease
Talk to vs. Talk with
Talk to
/tɔ:k tu:/Examples:
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Talk with
/tɔːk wɪð/Examples:
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This word has no synonymsAntonyms:
Ways to tell them apart:
- Talk to implies a directionality in which one person is conveying information or speaking at someone else, often without expecting their input.
- Talk with suggests a more mutual or engaging conversation where both parties are contributing to the dialogue.
- You can remember that talk with is more of a partnership or exchange because with implies togetherness, while to can sound more directive, like sending information towards someone.
- When you want emphasis on active participation from both sides, talk with is often more appropriate.
- Use talk to when you are focusing on the action of speaking primarily from one person to another.
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