chat

To talk with someone in a relaxed, friendly way, in person or through messages.

• We chat every day.
• I chatted with him after lunch.
• Are you chatting online again?

How to use it: chat with someone (I chatted with my neighbour outside.); chat about something (We chatted about our holiday.); chat to someone (She stopped to chat to the driver.)

Similar words: talk, converse

Common phrases: chat with someone, chat about something, chat online, chat over coffee

A relaxed, friendly conversation, in person or through messages.

• We had a nice chat.
• Our weekly chats help me feel connected.
• Do you have time for a quick chat?

How to use it: a chat with someone about something (I had a chat with Dad about school.)

Similar words: conversation, talk

Common phrases: have a chat, quick chat, chat with someone, friendly chat

The place on a website or app where people exchange messages during a meeting or broadcast.

• Put your question in the chat.
• The host closed the chat during the video.
• Someone posted a useful link in our chat.

Similar words: chat room

Common phrases: in the chat, chat window, chat room, live chat

Used to speak to everyone watching or taking part, especially during an online broadcast.

• Chat, what do you think?
• Chat, did anyone see that?
• Chat, are we ready for another round?

Similar words: everyone, guys

Common phrases: chat is this, chat what happened, chat help me