talking

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an exchange of ideas via conversation
  2. verb exchange thoughts; talk with
  3. verb express in speech

Etymology

From Middle English talkynge. By surface analysis, talk + -ing.

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Synonyms

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