English dictionary
shout
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
verb
- use foul or abusive language towards
verb
- utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
verb
- utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
verb
- utter a sudden loud cry
Example sentences
the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket
The angry mother shouted at the teacher
‘I won!’ he exclaimed
‘Help!’ she cried
‘I'm here,’ the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
My grandmother is hard of hearing — you'll have to shout
she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle
I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me