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ex·cla·ma·tion
 exclamation
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- pronunciation:
- ek
skl
meI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of exclaiming.
She gave an exclamation of joy when she heard the good news.- similar words:
- bawl, call, clamor, cry, holler, outcry, shout, yell
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| definition 2: |
a single word or phrase that is said when a person has strong feelings. "Wow!" is an exclamation that people use when they are surprised or amazed. "Oh, dear!" is an exclamation that people use when something disappoints or worries them.
- synonyms:
- interjection
- similar words:
- oath
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