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🗣️ To yell 🗣️ A loud cry
to shout

to shout

644 1.0
To speak very loudly to get attention or show strong feeling
  • verb
  • /ʃaʊt/
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  • He had to shout to make himself heard over the noise of the construction work.
  • shout slogans
  • shout back
  • shout at his brother

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Examples

  • And with that, the crowd began to shout Nika, nika, nika.

  • "Hey, we learned about fractions in math class!" shouts a third grader during a rhythm lesson in music class.

    Academic text (2015)

  • I'm coming, no need to shout.

    Jack Be Nimble (2022)

  • You don't always have to shout.

    The Book of Clarence (2024)

  • "We're not going to suspend classes!" she shouted to one of two groups of angry parents.

    Academic text (2008)

  • In spite of his pain, Sam dragged his sister to shore and shouted for help.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Don't shout at me.

    A Man Called Otto (2022)

  • "You deliver on promises, don't you?" shouted Pat above the noise of the helicopter's engine.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • The man in the turtle T-shirt begins to shout, although he's clearly trying to restrain himself.

    Academic text (2012)

  • "Help!" she shouted to get everyone's attention in the crowded room.

Synonyms

to call
vsto shout
∞ 1.0

To make a loud sound to get attention

is general loud speech used to attract attention or express feeling
to scream
vsto shout
∞ 1.0

To make a loud high cry because of fear or pain

is loud speech used for various reasons rather than only high-pitched cries
to yell
vsto shout
∞ 1.0

To shout loudly because you feel strong pain, anger or excitement

is loud speech used to be heard or to express strong feeling
to yell at
vsto shout
379 1.4

Shout in an angry voice at someone

is loud voice used to attract attention or show various strong feelings
to cry
vsto shout
342 1.0

To make a loud call to show feeling or get attention

is loud speech mainly used to attract attention or show feeling
to call out
vsto shout
152 3.5

To say something loudly so people can hear

is loud voice used more broadly for attention or emotion
to holler
vsto shout
  • Informal
119 6.6

To shout loudly to get attention or show strong feeling

is general loud speech used to be heard or to express emotion
to cry out
vsto shout
108 1.8

Shout loudly to show a strong feeling, for example when surprised or hurt

is loud speech used more generally to attract attention or express feeling
to exclaim
vsto shout
81 3.4

Say something suddenly and loudly because you feel surprised or excited

is loud speech used in many contexts, not only sudden exclamations
to shriek
vsto shout
72 2.9

To make a loud high sound often because of fear, pain or excitement

is loud speech used to attract attention or show feeling, not only high pitch
to speak up
vsto shout
43 2.0

Talk more loudly so people can hear you

is loud speech often used to attract attention or show feeling
to bellow
vsto shout
39 4.7

Shout loudly in a deep voice because you are angry or hurt

is loud speech used for attention or emotion, not only deep roaring
to roar
vsto shout
31 2.7

To say something in a very loud strong voice

is loud voice used for attention or emotion, not always forceful
to shout out
vsto shout
13 4.2

Say something loudly to show strong feeling or get attention

is general loud speech used for attention or strong feeling
to hoot
vsto shout
11 3.6

To shout loudly to show anger or excitement

is general loud speech used to attract attention or express feeling
to scream bloody murder
vsto shout
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9 8.2

Shout very loudly to show pain, anger or strong protest

is general loud speech used to attract attention, not only extreme protest
to raise one's voice
vsto shout
5 3.4

Speak more loudly, often because you are angry or want to be heard

is loud voice used for many reasons, not only anger or clarity
to shout over
vsto shout
4 4.0

Speak loudly so others can hear you above noise

is loud voice used to attract attention or express emotion more generally
to holler out
vsto shout
  • Informal
2 8.0

Shout loudly to get attention or call someone

is loud speech used for attention or emotion, not only distant calls
to let out a scream
vsto shout
1 2.1

To make a loud sudden cry because you are scared, hurt, or surprised

is loud speech used in many contexts beyond sudden cries of fear or pain
to vociferate
vsto shout
  • Formal
1 9.9

Shout loudly with strong feeling, often to protest

is the everyday form of loud speech rather than a formal protest term
to hollo
vsto shout
  • Archaic
9.9

To call out loudly to get attention or greet someone

is general loud speech used to attract attention or express feeling
to baw
vsto shout
  • Archaic
9.8

To shout loudly to get someone's attention from far away

is broader loud speech used for attention, emotion, or communication

Antonyms

to whisper
586 1.0

To speak very quietly using only breath so one person can hear

to murmur
11 4.2

To speak in a low, quiet voice, often to complain or say something softly

Idioms

to shout the odds
9.5

Say loudly how likely something is, often about a game

wouldn't shout if a shark bit him
  • UK
9.9

A person who is very calm and not easily upset, even in a dangerous situation

Phrasal Verbs

to shout out
13 4.2

Say something loudly to show strong feeling or get attention

to shout down
9 6.1

Stop someone from being heard by shouting loudly again and again

to shout over
4 4.0

Speak loudly so others can hear you above noise

to shout for help
1 1.0

Call out loudly to ask someone to come to you when you are in danger

to give a shout
  • Informal
1 5.1

Call or message someone to let them know something

to shout fire
8.2

To cry 'fire' when there is none to make people panic

to shout bejeebus
  • Informal
9.9

To say 'bejeebus' loudly when you are surprised or annoyed

Compounds

shout-out
  • Texting
37 6.3

A public word of thanks and praise often said during an event or online

How Loud

scream
596 1.0
to bellow
39 4.7
to yell
∞ 1.0
to shout
644 1.0
to call out
152 3.5

Surface Forms

shout infinitive
shouted past
shouted past participle
shouting present participle
shouts third person singular

Etymology

Shout comes from old English and similar old German words that meant 'to cry out'. Think of it as 'throwing' your voice so people far away can hear you, which is why to shout is to call or speak in a very loud voice.