American English

How to pronounce conversations

nounA2Common word
kahnverSAYshnz

/ˌkʰɑn.vɚˈseɪ.ʃn̩z/

4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

Form of conversation

Talks in which two or more people speak and listen to each other.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

Talks in which two or more people speak and listen to each other.

We had interesting conversations last night.

I love having deep conversations with my friends.

Good to know

Say “have conversations,” not “make conversations.”

Useful expressions

make conversation

to talk mainly to avoid an uncomfortable silence

She made conversation while we waited.

conversation starter

a question or topic that helps people begin talking

That question is a good conversation starter.

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