ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Speaking

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈspiː.kɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Speaking is an adjective meaning Used in speaking.

Meaning

Used in speaking.

More Meanings

  1. Expressive; eloquent.
  2. Involving speaking.
  3. Having the ability of speech.
  4. One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
  5. The act of communicating vocally.
  6. A speaking exercise or exam.
  7. An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

Example Sentences

one's normal speaking voice
speaking parrot; speaking clock
It was her first speaking part: she screamed.
The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.

Word Forms

Antonyms for speaking

Common opposites include unspeaking.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include articulate, talking, mumbling, muttering, tongued, say.

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