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shout
/ʃaʊt/
to speak or cry out loudly
She shouted with joy when she saw the surprise.
She cried out loudly and excitedly when she saw the surprise.
informal
to utter a loud cry or sound; to speak or cry out loudly
The crowd shouted in excitement during the concert.
The crowd cried out loudly and enthusiastically during the concert.
He shouted instructions to his team from the sidelines.
He gave loud, clear directions to his team from the sidelines.
Often used to express strong emotions like joy, anger, or urgency.
informal
to call out to someone from a distance
I shouted to my friend across the street.
I called out loudly to my friend who was across the street.
Can be used to get someone's attention when they are far away.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'shout' can vary based on context. It can be positive (shouting with joy) or negative (shouting in anger).
Gold Rule
Volume vs. Tone
'Shout' emphasizes loudness, while words like 'yell' or 'scream' may imply anger or urgency.
Word Origin
From Middle English shouten, from Old English scēotan (to shoot, throw), related to Old Norse skjóta (to shoot). The sense of 'cry out loudly' developed in Middle English.
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (to produce a loud sound with the voice) and figuratively (to express something loudly or forcefully).
Word Breakdown
shout
to produce a loud sound with the voice
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