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spoke

/spəʊk/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To speak; communicate orally.

    - "I spoke to my friend on the phone."
    - "He spoke eloquently at the conference."
  • Noun

    One of the radial parts of a wheel or a similar circular structure, as a bicycle wheel or a fishing net.

    - "The wheel's spokes were strong and well-maintained."
    - "The fisherman mended the broken spoke on his net."
Pronunciation
  1. /spəʊk/



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  2. /spəʊk/



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Antonyms

be silent
Synonyms

articulate , talk , verbalize
Rhymes
Words rhyming with spoke
hope , scope , rope , sope , dope
Variants
List of all variants of spoke that leads to same result
speak , spoke , spokes , spoked , spoking , speakable , speaking , speaks , spoken , to speak of , hub-and-spoke , speak out , speaking out , speaks out , spoke out , spoken out , speak up , speaking up , speaks up , spoke up , spoken up , speak for , speak for themselves , speak for yourself , speaking for , speaks for , spoke for , spoken for , speak of , speaking of , speaks of , spoke of , spoken of , speak her mind , speak his mind , speak one's mind , speak their mind , speaking one's mind , speaks one's mind , spoke one's mind , spoken one's mind
Etymology
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Old English spocan; related to spok, a spoke; perhaps akin to sprecan to speak.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'spoke' is derived from the Old English word 'spocan', which means 'to speak'.

  2. The term 'spoke' is also used in botany to refer to the central part of a flower, which supports the petals.

  3. The number of spokes on a bicycle wheel is often a matter of personal preference, with some riders preferring a larger number for increased stability and others preferring fewer for lighter weight.

  4. In ancient Rome, the term 'spokes' was used to refer to the slats on a shield, which helped to protect the soldier's body while allowing him to wield a weapon.

  5. The term 'spoke' is also used in music to refer to a part of a drum or other percussion instrument, which is struck to produce a sound.

Related Concepts
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  1. wheel: A circular object with a central axis around which various parts are connected and rotate.

  2. axle: A shaft that passes through the center of a wheel or a similar rotating part and supports it.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'spoke' is used figuratively to refer to communication or dialogue between characters. In art, the image of a wheel with spokes represents unity and interconnectedness.

How to Memorize "spoke"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a wheel turning with its spokes extending outwards.
    - Visualize the shape and structure of a spoke.
    - Picture the motion of a spoke as it rotates with the wheel.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spoke' with the sound of a wheel turning.
    - Link the term 'spoke' to the image of a bicycle wheel.
    - Connect the word 'spoke' to the idea of communication or dialogue.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'spoke' and remember it.
    - Create a visual image of a spoke to help remember the word.
    - Use the acronym 'SPOKE' to remember the definition: Spoke - Part of a wheel, Originated from Old English, Known for its radial structure, Essential for a wheel's functionality.

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