aloud
word
/əˈɫaʊd/
/ɐlˈaʊd/
Definition
In a way that can be heard; not silently or quietly to oneself, but so that other people can hear.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used with verbs like 'read aloud', 'say aloud', or 'think aloud'. 'Aloud' is slightly more formal than 'out loud', but they are often used interchangeably. Used when you want others to hear, or when you accidentally speak your thoughts.
Spanish: en voz altaPortuguese (BR): em voz altaPortuguese (PT): em voz altaChinese (Simplified): 大声地Chinese (Traditional): 大聲地Hindi: ज़ोर सेArabic: بِصوتٍ عالٍBengali: জোরেRussian: вслухJapanese: 声に出してVietnamese: thành tiếngKorean: 소리 내어Turkish: yüksek sesleUrdu: اونچی آواز میںIndonesian: keras-keras
Example Sentences
He spoke aloud so everyone could hear him.
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Don't say the answer aloud yet.
basic
I accidentally thought aloud during the meeting.
natural
Please read this story aloud to the class.
basic
If you practice reading aloud, your pronunciation will improve.
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She laughed aloud when she read the joke.
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