Words / B1

LOWDL-ee/ˈlaʊdli/

Loudly means with a lot of noise. Loud is the adjective (already in the dictionary). Aloud means so people can hear the words (read aloud) — a common mix-up. Quietly is an opposite. Exam halls: do not talk loudly outside.

Meaning

In a way that makes a lot of noise.

Examples

• “Do not talk loudly outside the exam hall.”
• “Read the poem aloud, not loudly, if the task is pronunciation.”

Good to know

talk / laugh / complain loudly. Adjective: loud. Mix-up: aloud (audible words). Opposite: quietly. JCQ corridors / neighbours.

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