Speech Definition & Meaning
speech
- noun
- the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets"
- (language) communication by word of mouth; "his speech was garbled"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded the spoken language of the streets"
- something spoken; "he could hear them uttering merry speeches"
- the exchange of spoken words; "they were perfectly comfortable together without speech"
- your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally; "his manner of speaking was quite abrupt"; "her speech was barren of southernisms"; "I detected a slight accent in his speech"
- a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"
- words making up the dialogue of a play; "the actor forgot his speech"
- the mental faculty or power of vocal communication; "language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals"
"Speech" in song lyrics
See how speech is used in real songs:
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"The First Amendment gave us freedom of speech"
2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A. -
"Luke's speech:"
2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A. -
"Fiend on a focus, I spoke this figure of speech"
3rd Bass — Monte Hall
Words that rhyme with speech
Usage tips for "speech"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "speech" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for speech to find words that pair well.
Use "speech" in a verse
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