adjective
- able to talk or communicate in speech
- used for or involving speech
- having a close resemblance; lifelike
Usage: often used in ‘speaking likeness’
noun
- the action of talking or giving a speech
Examples
- She is not speaking to me after our argument.
- The speaking clock announces the time every hour.
- He has a speaking role in the school play.
- The portrait was a speaking likeness of her grandmother.
- Public speaking makes him nervous.
- Generally speaking, the weather has been mild this winter.
- Speaking of movies, have you seen the new release?
- The baby is just learning to make speaking sounds.