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shout
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- pronunciation:
- shaUt
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
shouts, shouting, shouted |
definition 1: |
to call out loudly; yell.
He shouted to his friend across the street.- synonyms:
- cry, holler, yell
- antonyms:
- whisper
- similar words:
- bellow, clamor, hoot, howl, roar, scream, shriek, whoop, yap, yelp
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definition 2: |
to yell or say very loudly.
I heard Leo shout my name.- similar words:
- bellow, call, hoot, howl, roar, scream, shriek, whoop, yelp
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related words: |
blare, exclaim, speak |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a loud cry or call.
The sailor gave a shout of warning when he saw the huge wave.- synonyms:
- call, cry, holler, whoop, yell
- antonyms:
- whisper
- similar words:
- hail
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related words: |
bawl, bellow, blare, cheer, clamor, exclamation, outcry, yowl |
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derivation: |
shouter (n.) |
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