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conversation

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/

noun

Meaning

  • Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

    "I had an interesting conversation with Nicolas yesterday about how much he's getting paid."

  • The back-and-forth play of the blades in a bout.

  • The protocol-based interaction between systems processing a transaction.

  • Interaction; commerce or intercourse with other people; dealing with others.

  • Behaviour, the way one conducts oneself; a person's way of life.

  • Sexual intercourse.

  • Engagement with a specific subject, idea, field of study etc.

Synonyms

banter,
chat,
chinwag,
dialogue,
discussion,
interlocution,
powwow,
table talk,
familiarity,
understanding

verb

Meaning

  • To engage in conversation (with).