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What is the difference between talked and spoken. How do i use these words ?
Talk = speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings

Speak = say something aloud; communicate

Talked and Spoken are the past tense of each:

Last night he talked all night without stopping.

She has spoken to her boss
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