talking
Translation
speaking, conversation
Examples
There was too much talking during the film.
There was too much talking during the movie.
Stop talking and listen to me.
Stop talking and listen to me.
Grammar Patterns
((stop)) ((-ing)) to cease doing something Stop talking and listen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: speaking, conversation, discussion
Etymology
From the verb 'talk', with the suffix '-ing' which forms a gerund (a noun) or a present participle.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of 'talking' being captured as a thing or concept. For example, 'The talking never stops.'