A spoke is a long, thin piece of metal or wood. It connects the middle of a wheel to its edge. It helps the wheel keep its shape and move well.
The bike has many metal spokes.
Spokes hold the bicycle wheel strong.
Spoke is the past form of speak. It means someone said words before now. We use it to tell what someone said in the past.
She spoke to me yesterday.
He spoke very clearly today.
To speak means to say words, often to express feelings or thoughts. Sometimes it is short or quick, or to give an opinion. It can mean to share an idea.
He spoke against the plan softly.
She spoke up to help her friend.
Spoke can mean giving a speech or talk in public. It means someone talks to many people or an important group. It is formal or serious talking.
The leader spoke to the whole group.
She spoke at the meeting yesterday.
Spoke can mean using a language to talk. For example, to speak English or Spanish means to use that language. It shows the language someone uses.
He spoke French when in Paris.
She spoke English at school.
Sometimes spoke means a sound from a thing or animal. It is like saying. For example, a bell or machine can spoke when working or ringing.
The bell spoke loudly at noon.
The machine spoke when finished.
Spoke can mean mentioning or talking about a topic for a short time. It is to share ideas or information quickly about something.
She spoke about the new project.
He spoke of his plans tomorrow.
