noun
conversation
kahn-ver-SAY-shun/ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃn/
An exchange of ideas, feelings, or opinions through talking.
The two friends share a conversation over cups of tea.
Etymology
The image of “turning about with” developed into living with others or keeping company. The noun's broad sense of social interaction narrowed to the informal exchange of thoughts through speech.
In context
that conversation of is the risk worth the reward that's like that that's like multiple discussions between two people a father and a son that could be very meaningful
More examples
- Our conversation turned to their upcoming journey.
- She joined the conversation after hearing her name.
- We had several useful conversations with the neighbors.
Forms
conversation · conversations
conversational adjective — Suited to informal spoken exchange.
Similar words
- discussion
- Usually focuses on a particular subject or problem.
- chat
- Usually a casual, relaxed, and fairly brief conversation.