Shout: meaning, definitions and examples
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shout
[ ʃaʊt ]
loud noise
To utter a loud cry or call, typically as an expression of a strong emotion such as anger or excitement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He shouted in pain as he fell.
- She shouted at the top of her lungs to be heard over the music.
Translations
Translations of the word "shout" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gritar
🇮🇳 चिल्लाना (chillana)
🇩🇪 schreien
🇮🇩 berteriak
🇺🇦 кричати
🇵🇱 krzyczeć
🇯🇵 叫ぶ (sakebu)
🇫🇷 crier
🇪🇸 gritar
🇹🇷 bağırmak
🇰🇷 소리치다 (sorichida)
🇸🇦 يصرخ (yasrukh)
🇨🇿 křičet
🇸🇰 kričať
🇨🇳 喊叫 (hǎnjiào)
🇸🇮 kričati
🇮🇸 æpa
🇰🇿 айқайлау (ayqaylau)
🇬🇪 ყვირილი (qvirili)
🇦🇿 qışqırmaq
🇲🇽 gritar
Word origin
The word 'shout' originated from Middle English 'shouten', which is of unknown origin. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The verb form of 'shout' originally meant 'to call or cry out loudly' and the noun form referred to a loud call or cry expressing a strong emotion. Over time, the word has retained its meaning of making a loud noise to express strong feelings or attract attention.