Sekirov Dictionary

speaking

/ˈspiː.kɪŋ/

adjective 5
noun 4
exclamation 1
forms 1
phrases 1

adjective5

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Used in speaking.
- one's normal speaking voice
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[in compounds] Having competence in a language.
- The English-speaking gentleman gave us directions.
- I travel in Russian-speaking countries.
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Involving speaking.
- It was her first speaking part: she screamed.
Having the ability of speech.
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Expressive; eloquent.
- The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.

noun4

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The act of communicating vocally.
- Sometimes, a brawl would erupt, as a result, but, in general, public speakings were peaceful events and essential ingredients for election to office. — 2011
An oral recitation of e.g. a story.
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One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
- I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.
A speaking exercise or exam.

exclamation1

Indication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking.

forms

speakings

Phrases with speaking

give someone a speaking to
To scold a person.

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