English · Common Verbs
spoken
/ˈspoʊkən/
[/ˈspoʊkən/]
past participle of speak
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'speak': used with 'have' to show words have been said aloud.
Example
English is spoken in many countries around the world as a first or second language.
English is spoken in many countries around the world as a first or second language.
Etymology
From Old English 'sprecen', past participle of 'sprecan' (to speak).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses and the passive voice.