shout
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Sense 1
- verb
- B1
to say something in a very loud voice, often because you are angry, far away or in danger
Don't shout at me — I can hear you perfectly well.
He had to shout over the noise of the machines.
Someone shouted for help from the far end of the corridor.
She shouted to her friend across the busy street.
Common collocations: shout at somebody · shout for help · shout out · shout loudly · start shouting
Part of: Speaking, Talking to people, Negative emotions
Sense 2 · less common
- noun
- A2
a loud call made with the voice, for example to get attention or because of anger or surprise
A sudden shout from upstairs woke everyone in the house.
We heard shouts of joy when the results were announced.
His warning shout came too late to stop the accident.
Common collocations: a loud shout · a warning shout · shouts of joy · with a shout
Part of: Speaking, Talking to people