Words / A1

LOWD/laʊd/

Loud means a lot of sound: loud music, a loud voice. Noisy often describes a place full of noise (a noisy street). Quiet and silent are opposites. Aloud means you say it with your voice (read aloud) — extra letter.

Meaning

Making a lot of sound; easy to hear.

Examples

• “The music is too loud.”
• “Please do not talk in a loud voice here.”
• “That bang was very loud.”

Good to know

loud music / voice. Place: often noisy. Mix-up: aloud.

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