noun
speaking
SPEE-kihng
noun
1
The act of talking or communicating with one's voice.
"Public speaking is one of her greatest fears."
adj
1
Expressive or vivid, as if capable of speech.
"He gave her a speaking look that said everything without a word."
2
Able to communicate in a stated language.
"They hired an English-speaking guide for the tour."
How to Use Speaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of talking, or an adjective describing something vivid enough to seem like it's talking, or ability in a language.
Common pairings
public speaking
English-speaking
speaking terms
Word Forms
speakings plural
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