shouts
word · lemma: shout
/ˈʃaʊts/
showts
/ʃˈaʊts/
showts
Definition
'Shouts' means loud calls or cries, usually to get attention or express strong feelings. It can refer to several instances of shouting.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a noun in the plural to talk about several loud calls. Commonly appears in phrases like 'angry shouts,' 'shouts of joy,' or 'someone's shouts were heard.' Not the same as 'screams,' which often suggest fear or pain.
Spanish: gritosPortuguese (BR): gritosPortuguese (PT): gritosChinese (Simplified): 喊叫声Chinese (Traditional): 喊叫聲Hindi: चिल्लाहटेंArabic: صرخاتBengali: চিৎকার - হাঁকRussian: крикиJapanese: 叫び声Vietnamese: tiếng hét - tiếng laKorean: 외침 - 고함Turkish: bağırışlarUrdu: چیخیں - پکاریںIndonesian: teriakan
Example Sentences
We heard shouts coming from the playground.
basic
The teacher stopped the shouts with a loud whistle.
basic
Our conversation was interrupted by shouts for help outside.
natural
Suddenly, shouts filled the room.
basic
There were shouts of joy when their team won.
natural
He ignored the angry shouts from the crowd.
natural