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talked to vs talked with

Both 'talked to' and 'talked with' are commonly used in English, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Talked to' implies a one-way conversation where one person is speaking to another, while 'talked with' suggests a more interactive conversation where both parties are actively participating.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1532 views

talked to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when describing a one-way conversation where one person is speaking to another.

Examples:

  • I talked to my boss about the project.
  • She talked to her friend on the phone for hours.
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  • Feb 21, 2012 ... I talked to Mary about the party and she said anyone can come. 2) There are phrases that don't work with both words, example: I speak four ...
  • Oct 21, 2010 ... A Google search turns up many hits for strings like “I talked with them and they said”, but it also does for strings like “I talked to them and they ...
  • Message Boards. Discuss Talked to Death (1997) on the IMDb message boards ». Getting Started | Contributor Zone ». Contribute to This Page. Edit page.

Alternatives:

  • spoke to
  • chatted with
  • communicated with
  • conversed with
  • discussed with

talked with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when describing a conversation where both parties are actively participating.

Examples:

  • I talked with my friend about the movie.
  • They talked with the teacher after class.
  • Oct 21, 2010 ... A Google search turns up many hits for strings like “I talked with them and they said”, but it also does for strings like “I talked to them and they ...
  • Feb 21, 2012 ... I'm often befuddled when I am reading an article and the author uses talked with when referring to a conversation he/she had. I've always used ...
  • Florida State has talked with West Virginia, Auburn about 2019 game in Jacksonville. 81. posted by Bud Elliott on Aug 12, 2015 ...
  • I Talked With the Astronauts Living in NASA's Underwater Lair. Deep at the bottom of the Atlantic, NASA has built an underwater lab—and there are astronauts ...

Alternatives:

  • conversed with
  • discussed with
  • chatted with
  • communicated with
  • had a conversation with

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