Phrase guide

spoken for

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

claimed, reserved, or occupied

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • I looked all over, but all the seats are already spoken for.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

taken; unavailable; not single

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • I'm sorry, I can't go on a date with you – I'm spoken for.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

past participle of speak for

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: pris — claimed; reserved or occupied
  • Norwegian Bokmål: opptatt — claimed; reserved or occupied
  • Norwegian Bokmål: tatt — claimed; reserved or occupied
  • Norwegian Bokmål: okkupert — claimed; reserved or occupied
  • Russian: занят (zanjat) — claimed; reserved or occupied