talking

[ˈtɔːkɪŋ]

talking Definition

• 1. the action of communicating or exchanging ideas, information, or feelings
• 2. engaged in conversation

Using talking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "talking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We were talking about the new project.

• Example

  He's always talking about his travels.

• Example

  She's talking to her friend on the phone.

• Example

  The two politicians were seen talking in the hallway.

talking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for talking

• conversation
• discussion
• chatting
• speaking
• communicating

Antonyms for talking

• silence
• quiet

Phrases with talking

• talk someone into something

  persuade someone to do something

  Example

  I talked him into going to the party.

• talk back

  to reply rudely or impertinently

  Example

  Don't talk back to your parents like that!

• small talk

  polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters

  Example

  We made small talk while waiting for the meeting to start.

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Summary: talking in Brief

Talking [ˈtɔːkɪŋ] refers to the act of communicating or exchanging ideas, information, or feelings. It can also mean engaged in conversation. Examples include 'We were talking about the new project' and 'She's talking to her friend on the phone.' Phrases include 'talk someone into something,' 'talk back,' and 'small talk.'