speaking
Translation
speaking, talking, speech
Examples
Public speaking makes me nervous.
Public speaking makes me nervous.
Generally speaking, the weather is nice here.
Generally speaking, the weather is nice here.
Grammar Patterns
speaking ((the act of talking)) as a subject Speaking a new language is difficult.
((adverb)) speaking ((to speak in a certain way)) Generally speaking, it's a safe city.
Similar Words
talking, conversation, discourse
Etymology
The present participle or gerund of the verb 'speak', referring to the act of speaking.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the action or process of the verb 'speak'. For example, 'public speaking' is the act of speaking in public.