louder
word · lemma: loud
/ˈɫaʊdɝ/
LOW-dur
/lˈaʊdɐ/
LOW-duh
Definition
'Louder' is the comparative form of 'loud'. It means making more noise or having a stronger sound than something else.
Usage & Nuances
Use it to compare sounds: 'louder than'. It commonly describes music, voices, alarms, or noise in general. Learners often confuse 'loud' (adjective) with 'loudly' (adverb): 'The music is louder' but 'He spoke more loudly'.
Spanish: más alto (sonido) - más fuerte (sonido)Portuguese (BR): mais alto (som) - mais alto (voz)Portuguese (PT): mais alto (som) - mais alto (voz)Chinese (Simplified): 更大声 - 更响Chinese (Traditional): 更大聲 - 更響Hindi: ज़्यादा तेज़ - और ऊँची आवाज़ वालाArabic: أعلى صوتًا - أشدّ صوتًاBengali: আরও জোরে - আরও উচ্চ শব্দেRussian: громчеJapanese: もっと大きく - より大きな音でVietnamese: to hơnKorean: 더 크게Turkish: daha yüksekUrdu: زیادہ زور سےIndonesian: lebih keras
Example Sentences
Please speak louder. I can't hear you.
basic
The TV is louder than the radio.
basic
This alarm sounds louder at night.
basic
Can you make the music a little louder? This is my favorite song.
natural
The crowd got louder when the band came on stage.
natural
I kept knocking, but they just turned the music even louder.
natural