толк — meaning in English

English meaning

• good adj Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
• hearsay noun Information passed along secondhand that hasn't been confirmed or verified.
• meaning noun The idea or sense that a word, action, or symbol is intended to convey.

Senses

толк is used for these senses in English:

• good (countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.
• hearsay Information that was heard by one person about another that cannot be adequately substantiated.
• meaning The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

good — full definition

1. adj Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
2. adj Skilled or competent at something.
3. adj Pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfying.
4. adj Still fit for use; not expired or spoiled.
5. adj Thorough or considerable in amount or degree.

hearsay — full definition

1. noun Information passed along secondhand that hasn't been confirmed or verified.
2. noun In law, an out-of-court statement offered as evidence, generally not admissible because it cannot be cross-examined.

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