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speaking

/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of expressing or exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, or emotions through spoken language.

    - "John and Mary are speaking in the corner."
    - "The teacher is speaking to the class about the importance of reading."
Pronunciation




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Antonyms

unspeaking , nonspeaking , be silent
Synonyms

articulate , talk , verbalize
Rhymes
Words rhyming with speaking
speaking , beaking , breaking , making , waking , aking , baking , faking , shaking , quaking , waking , awaking , foraking , taking , making , faking , caking , waking , waking , making , baking , faking , quaking , awaking , foraking , taking , making , shaking
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Speak (English) : To express words aloud

  2. Spear (English) : A long pointed weapon or projectile

  3. Spew (English) : To expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Variants
List of all variants of speaking that leads to same result
speaking , speak , speakable , speaks , spoke , spoken , to speak of , speaking tube , speaking tubes , speaking part , speaking part/role , speaking role , speaking voice , public speaking , public speakings , financially speaking , generally speaking , in a manner of speaking , on speaking terms
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

speaks, speaking, spoke, spoken

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'sprecan', 'to speak'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that humans begin speaking around the age of one?

  2. The longest recorded word in English that can be spoken is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which means a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Listening: The ability to receive and process spoken language

  2. Speech therapy: A form of treatment to improve communication skills in individuals with speech disorders

  3. Language: A system of communication that includes spoken and written words, rules for their use, and the meanings they convey

Culture
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Speaking is a fundamental aspect of human communication and has been used in various forms throughout history, from oral traditions and storytelling to formal presentations and debates. In literature, speaking is often depicted as a means of expressing emotions, ideas, and thoughts, and is a key element in many works of fiction.

How to Memorize "speaking"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself engaged in a conversation with someone.
    - Visualize the movements of your lips and tongue as you speak.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'speaking' with the image of people talking.
    - Link the word to the feeling of expressing yourself through words.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'SPEAK' to remember the different meanings of the word 'speak': Speak, Perform, Entertain, Advise, Know.

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