shout
word
/ˈʃaʊt/
showt
/ʃˈaʊt/
showt
Definition
To speak or call out very loudly, usually because you are angry, excited, or far away from someone. It can also be a loud cry or call itself.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'shout at' someone when speaking angrily and 'shout to' someone when trying to reach them from a distance. 'Yell' is very similar; 'scream' is usually stronger and more emotional. 'Shout out' can also mean to say something loudly or to publicly mention someone.
Spanish: gritarPortuguese (BR): gritarPortuguese (PT): gritarChinese (Simplified): 喊叫 - 大声说Chinese (Traditional): 喊叫 - 大聲說Hindi: चिल्लानाArabic: يصرخ - يصرخ بصوت عالٍBengali: চেঁচানো - চিৎকার করাRussian: кричать - выкрикиватьJapanese: 叫ぶ - 大声で言うVietnamese: hét lên - la lớnKorean: 소리치다 - 외치다Turkish: bağırmak - haykırmakUrdu: چلانا - چیخناIndonesian: berteriak - berteriak keras
Example Sentences
Please don't shout in the house.
basic
He had to shout because the music was loud.
basic
She shouted my name from across the street.
basic
Why are you shouting at me? I'm right here.
natural
I had to shout to get the bus driver's attention.
natural
No need to shout—we can hear you just fine.
natural