tongues

[US]/tʌŋz/
[UK]/tʌŋz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.languages (plural of tongue); the movable muscular structure in the mouth; tongue-like objects; the part of a shoe that covers the instep

Phrases & Collocations

speaking in tongues

lost in tongues

many tongues

foreign tongues

tongues wagging

two tongues

forked tongues

silent tongues

sharp tongues

twisted tongues

Example Sentences

she speaks several tongues fluently.

the diplomat was skilled in the art of tongues.

they exchanged pleasantries in different tongues.

learning new tongues can be challenging.

his ability to switch tongues impressed everyone.

she has a talent for picking up new tongues quickly.

many cultures celebrate their tongues through festivals.

he often mixes tongues when he talks.

some tongues are at risk of extinction.

in the classroom, we learn about different tongues.

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