Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: shout
IPA transcription: [ʃ'aʊt]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation
    Meaning: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: shout
    Meaning: utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking); "My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout"
  • Synonyms: shout, shout_out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall
    Meaning: utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
  • Synonyms: exclaim, cry, cry_out, outcry, call_out, shout
    Meaning: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
Usage examples
  • There was a family shout.
  • Then I gave the third shout.
  • "What shall we shout?" said Sylvie.
  • "Here!" came an angry shout from inside.
  • His shout of laughter sent the echoes flying.
  • It grew louder and louder--it became a shout.
  • A shout of savage exultation broke from my lips.
  • We're winning!" yelled Tom, Ned joining in the shout.
  • I heard Potan's voice, his shout of protest and anger.
  • 'Of course it's true,' was the indignant shout of all.