colloquial
/kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/
colloquial
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- 1.
Used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
"The book uses colloquial language to make it more accessible."
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That's a very colloquial way to say it.
That's a very colloquial way to say it.
He uses a lot of colloquialisms in his casual conversations.
He uses a lot of colloquialisms in his casual conversations.
The professor explained the complex topic using surprisingly colloquial language.
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Frequently asked about colloquial
How do you pronounce colloquial?
colloquial is pronounced [/kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does colloquial mean?
colloquial means "colloquial". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is colloquial?
colloquial is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with colloquial?
Example: "That's a very colloquial way to say it." — used to mean "colloquial".
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