IPA: //skriːm//
KK: /skrim/
To make a loud, high-pitched sound, often due to fear, pain, or excitement.
She let out a loud scream when she saw the spider.
Past: screamed
Past Participle: screamed
A loud and sharp cry or sound, often made when someone is frightened or in pain.
Her scream echoed through the empty hall.
To say something loudly and with a lot of emotion, often in a way that shows fear, excitement, or anger.
She screamed her name in excitement when she saw her friend.
Past: screamed
Past Participle: screamed
Scream → This word originates from Old English 'scrēam', meaning a loud cry or shout. It describes the act of making a loud vocal expression, often due to fear, pain, or excitement.
Imagine a loud cry that comes from deep emotions — that's what 'scream' means, originating from the Old English word for a loud shout.