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speech vs talk

talk vs speech

speech and talk both are nouns.

speech is not a verb while talk is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
speech Yes No No No
talk Yes No Yes No
As nouns, talk is a hyponym of speech; that is, talk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than speech:
  • speech: the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
  • talk: a speech that is open to the public
Other hyponyms of speech include allocution, colloquium, dithyramb, impromptu, inaugural, inaugural address, lecture, public lecture, litany, oratory, oral presentation, public speaking, speaking, speechmaking, discourse, preaching, sermon.
speech (noun) talk (noun)
the mental faculty or power of vocal communication the act of giving a talk to an audience
(language) communication by word of mouth an exchange of ideas via conversation
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience idle gossip or rumor
words making up the dialogue of a play a speech that is open to the public
a lengthy rebuke discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')
the exchange of spoken words
your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
something spoken
speech (verb) talk (verb)
express in speech
exchange thoughts; talk with
reveal information
use language
deliver a lecture or talk
divulge confidential information or secrets
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