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Oral

adjective
/ˈɔː.rəl/

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example Sentences

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

The student had to give an oral presentation.

Example Expressions

oral tradition

Synonyms

spoken, verbal, vocal, articulated
Entry 1
spoken, verbal, vocal
Entry 2
spoken, verbal, vocal, articulated

Antonyms

written, silent, mute, documented, recorded
Entry 1
written, silent, mute
Entry 2
written, documented, recorded

Collocations

oral exam, oral tradition, oral history, oral presentation, oral hygiene
Entry 1
oral exam, oral tradition, oral history
Entry 2
oral presentation, oral exam, oral tradition, oral hygiene

Related Vocabularies

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Extremely important or necessary; decisive in determining success or failure.
expressing disapproval or belittling
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.

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