(~s)
1.
Oral communication is spoken rather than written.
...the written and ~ traditions of ancient cultures.
...an ~ agreement.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
...their ability to present ideas ~ly and in writing.
ADV: ADV after v
2.
An ~ is an examination, especially in a foreign language, that is spoken rather than written.
I spoke privately to the candidate after the ~.
N-COUNT
3.
You use ~ to indicate that something is done with a person’s mouth or relates to a person’s mouth.
...good ~ hygiene.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
...antibiotic tablets taken ~ly.
ADV: usu ADV after v