Difference between Talk and Lecture

What is the difference between Talk and Lecture?

Talk as a noun is a conversation. while Lecture as a noun is a spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to group.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A conversation. What is being said about a subject of interest. A lecture.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To communicate, usually by means of speech. To discuss.

Example sentence: Sometimes I wish that I was the weather, you'd bring me up in conversation forever. And when it rained, I'd be the talk of the day.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to group.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To teach, by giving a speech on a given topic.To berate, to scold.

Example sentence: Professors simply can't discuss a thing. Habit compels them to deliver a lecture.

We hope you now know whether to use Talk or Lecture in your sentence.