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- [mon-uh-lawg, -log]
- /ˈmɒn əˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg/
- /ˈmɒn.əl.ɒɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mon-uh-lawg, -log]
- /ˈmɒn əˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg/
Definitions of monologue word
- noun monologue a form of dramatic entertainment, comedic solo, or the like by a single speaker: a comedian's monologue. 1
- noun monologue a prolonged talk or discourse by a single speaker, especially one dominating or monopolizing a conversation. 1
- noun monologue any composition, as a poem, in which a single person speaks alone. 1
- noun monologue a part of a drama in which a single actor speaks alone; soliloquy. 1
- noun monologue A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program. 1
- noun monologue theatre: speech by one person 1
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Origin of monologue
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 Monologue
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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monologue 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monologue
noun monologue
- 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.”.
- discourse — communication of thought by words; talk; conversation: earnest and intelligent discourse.
- 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.
- lecture — a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject: a lecture on Picasso's paintings.
- harangue — a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe.
Antonyms for monologue
noun monologue
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- dialogue — Dialogue is communication or discussion between people or groups of people such as governments or political parties.
- conversation — If you have a conversation with someone, you talk with them, usually in an informal situation.
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