Shouted: meaning, definitions and examples

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shouted

 

[ ˈʃaʊtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Shouted is the past tense of shout, which means to call out loudly or to express something vocally with a significant volume. It often implies urgency or strong emotion, such as anger or excitement.

Synonyms

bellowed, hollered, screamed, yelled

Examples of usage

  • She shouted for help.
  • He shouted his name across the street.
  • They shouted in celebration after winning the game.
  • The teacher shouted to get the students' attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "shouted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gritou

🇮🇳 चिल्लाया

🇩🇪 schrie

🇮🇩 berteriak

🇺🇦 закричав

🇵🇱 krzyczał

🇯🇵 叫んだ

🇫🇷 a crié

🇪🇸 gritó

🇹🇷 bağırdı

🇰🇷 소리쳤다

🇸🇦 صاح

🇨🇿 zakřičel

🇸🇰 zakričal

🇨🇳 喊叫

🇸🇮 zakričal

🇮🇸 hrópaði

🇰🇿 айғайлады

🇬🇪 იკივლა

🇦🇿 qışqırdı

🇲🇽 gritó

Word origin

The word 'shout' comes from Middle English 'shouten', which traces back to Old English 'sceotan', meaning 'to shoot' or 'to throw'. In the context of vocal expressions, it evolved to indicate a sudden or loud vocal expression. Over the centuries, the usage has remained relatively consistent, retaining the core meaning associated with loud vocalization. The concept also integrates cultural aspects, as different societies exhibit varied levels of expressiveness in communication, leading to a rich historical context around the act of shouting. The evolution reflects the social dynamics of the time, where vocal projection was essential in both personal and communal settings, especially before the advent of technology that allows for sound amplification.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,378 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.