shout
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʃaʊt/
KK: /ʃaʊt/
noun
Definition
A loud noise made by someone to express strong feelings or to get attention.
Example
He let out a shout of joy when he heard the good news.
Conversation
Did you hear that shout from the crowd during the game?
Yeah, it was so loud! I thought they were celebrating a goal.
I know, right? That kind of shout really gets you excited.
Absolutely! It makes the whole experience so much more thrilling.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cry
call
yell
Antonyms
whisper
murmur
silence
transitive verb
Definition
To make a loud sound with your voice, often to express strong feelings or to get someone's attention.
Example
She had to shout to be heard over the noise of the crowd.
Tense Forms
Past: shouted
Past Participle: shouted
Conversation
Did you hear him shout during the game yesterday?
Yeah, it was so loud!
I couldn't believe how excited everyone got when he made that goal.
Root Explanation
The word 'shout' originates from Old English 'sceotan', meaning to shoot or to throw. It evolved to describe the act of projecting one's voice forcefully.
Memory Tip
Think of 'shooting' your voice out loudly when you shout — that's how the word connects to its original meaning.
Visually Confused Words
schout
shut
shot
washout
shutout
beshout
stout
spout