verbal

The word “verbal” has 2 syllables: ver-bal

It's pronounced as /ˈvɜː.bəl/

What is synonym and antonym for verbal?

In the thesaurus, “verbal” has 34 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for verbal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for verbal

articulated
communicative
consensual
conversational
exact
expressed
given
implicit
informal
lexical
lingual
linguistic
linguistical
literal
nuncupative
oral
phrasal
pronounced
rhetoric
rhetorical
said
sounded
spoken
stated
told
unwritten
verbalized
verbatim
viva voce
vocabular
voiced
word-for-word
word-of-mouth
wordy

Antonyms for verbal

explicit
formal
nonlexical
nonlinguistic
nonverbal
paper
written

Meanings of verbal

noun
1. (grammar) A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.
2. A confession given to police.
verb
1. To induce into fabricating a confession.
adjective
1. Of or relating to words.
2. Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
3. Consisting of words only.
4. Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
5. (grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.
6. (grammar) Used to form a verb.
7. Capable of speech.
8. Word for word.
9. Abounding with words; verbose.

Example Sentences

The manager gave a verbal warning before issuing a written one.
He was known for his strong verbal skills during debates.
They had a verbal agreement, but no formal contract was signed.
The teacher gave verbal feedback on the students' essays.
The incident was resolved with a verbal apology from both parties.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to verbal, such as: articulated, communicative, consensual, conversational, exact, explicit, expressed.

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