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- [mon-uh-lawg, -log]
- /ˈmɒn əˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg/
- /mˈɒnəʊlˌɒɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mon-uh-lawg, -log]
- /ˈmɒn əˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg/
Definitions of monolog word
- noun monolog a form of dramatic entertainment, comedic solo, or the like by a single speaker: a comedian's monologue. 1
- noun monolog a prolonged talk or discourse by a single speaker, especially one dominating or monopolizing a conversation. 1
- noun monolog any composition, as a poem, in which a single person speaks alone. 1
- noun monolog a part of a drama in which a single actor speaks alone; soliloquy. 1
- noun monolog (US) alternative spelling of monologue. 1
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Origin of monolog
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < French, on the model of dialogue dialogue; compare Greek monólogos speaking alone
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Parts of speech for Monolog
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monolog popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
monolog usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monolog
noun monolog
- soliloquy — an utterance or discourse by a person who is talking to himself or herself or is disregardful of or oblivious to any hearers present (often used as a device in drama to disclose a character's innermost thoughts): Hamlet's soliloquy begins with “To be or not to be.”.
- speech — the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication; ability to express one's thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture: Losing her speech made her feel isolated from humanity.
- prolog — a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel.
- epilog — Alternative spelling of epilogue.
- aside — If you move something aside, you move it to one side of you.
Antonyms for monolog
noun monolog
- dialog — dialogue
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- conversation — If you have a conversation with someone, you talk with them, usually in an informal situation.
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