"topic" meaning in All languages combined

See topic on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈtɒpɪk/ [UK], /ˈtɑpɪk/ [US] Audio: en-us-topic.ogg [US] Forms: topic [singular], topics [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A topic is a general idea that someone is speaking (reading, thinking, etc.) about at a specific time. Synonyms: theme, subject
    Sense id: simple-topic-en-noun-tX6yNtsY
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        },
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          "text": "Our library has books on a wide range of topics."
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          "text": "When you're writing for school, it's important to stay on topic, and not start talking about other things."
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