Words / A2

SHOWT/ʃaʊt/

To shout is to speak very loudly: shout at someone, shout for help, do not shout. Yell is a close synonym, more informal; whisper is the opposite. A shout is a noun: a shout from the street. Shout at often sounds angry; shout to can mean call so someone hears you, and do not shout in a library is a typical rule.

Meaning

To speak very loudly.

Examples

• “Do not shout in the library.”
• “There is no need to shout; I can hear you.”
• “He shouted for help when he fell.”

Good to know

shout at (often angry) / shout to (call). shout for help. Noun: a shout. Opposite: whisper.

Near in meaning

yell

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