speaking
Translation
speaking
Examples
Public speaking can be very difficult.
Public speaking can be very difficult.
Generally speaking, the weather is good here.
Generally speaking, the weather is good here.
Grammar Patterns
((speaking)) the act of talking Public speaking is a useful skill.
((Generally speaking)), ... as a general statement Generally speaking, people are friendly here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: talking, conversation, discourse
Etymology
The gerund (-ing form) of the verb 'to speak', which functions as a noun for the action.
Memory Tips
This is the '-ing' form of 'speak' used as a noun to mean the action itself.