Word
talking
Phoneticstalk·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɔkɪŋ/
UK/tˈɔːkɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of speaking or having a conversation with someone.
n. the act of verbal communication or discussion. Uncountable in its general sense; countable when referring to specific instances of negotiation.
Examples
“There is too much talking in the library.”
“The teacher asked for less talking so that everyone could focus on the final exam.”
“While some find constant talking to be a sign of social confidence, others view it as a barrier to deep reflection and active listening.”
Examples
simple
“There is too much talking in the library.”
contextual
“The teacher asked for less talking so that everyone could focus on the final exam.”
complex
“While some find constant talking to be a sign of social confidence, others view it as a barrier to deep reflection and active listening.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “talking” in context.
Etymology
From Middle English talkynge. By surface analysis, talk + -ing.
From Middle English talkyng, talkynge. By surface analysis, talk + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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