speaking (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: [ˈspiːkɪŋ]
Definition
The action or activity of conveying information or ideas by speech.
Examples
The art of public speaking can be learned.
His speaking voice was deep and resonant.
She has excellent speaking skills.
How to Use speaking
- speaking of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to introduce a topic that is related to what was just mentioned. — "Speaking of the weather, it looks like it might rain later."
- speaking to (prepositional phrase)
- Communicating verbally with someone. — "I was speaking to my manager about the project yesterday."
- speaking out (phrasal verb)
- To express one's opinion publicly, especially in protest. — "Many people are speaking out against the new law."
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