English · Common Verbs
speaking
/ˈspiːkɪŋ/
[/ˈspiːkɪŋ/]
present participle of speak
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'speak': saying words aloud, happening now.
Example
He is speaking at the conference tomorrow about new ideas in renewable energy research.
He is speaking at the conference tomorrow about new ideas in renewable energy research.
Etymology
From Old English 'sprecan' (to speak) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses for ongoing speech.