A branch of linguistics studying the meaning of words.
The individual meanings of words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.
The meaning of computer language constructs, in contrast to their form or syntax.
The study of the relationship between words and their meanings.
Language used orally, rather than in writing.
The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
An utterance that is quoted; see direct speech, reported speech
Public talk, news, gossip, rumour.
The act of speaking, a certain style of it.
A dialect, vernacular, or (dated) a language.
To make a speech; to harangue.