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speaking in circles

speaking in circles is the present participle and gerund of speak in circles.

Meaning of speak in circles

Verb

speak in circles (third-person singular simple present speaks in circles, present participle speaking in circles, simple past spoke in circles, past participle spoken in circles)

  1. (idiomatic) Synonym of talk in circles.
    Synonyms:
    talk in circles

Questions about speaking in circles

What is speaking in circles the present participle and gerund of?
Speaking in circles is the present participle and gerund of speak in circles.

Words near speaking in circles in the dictionary

  1. speaking down to
  2. speaking for
  3. speaking for oneself
  4. speaking highly
  5. speaking ill of
  6. speaking in circles
  7. speaking in dollars
  8. speaking in terms
  9. speaking in tongues
  10. speaking like a book
  11. speaking objection

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