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- [uh-loud]
- /əˈlaʊd/
- /əˈlaʊd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-loud]
- /əˈlaʊd/
Definitions of aloud word
- adverb aloud When you say something, read, or laugh aloud, you speak or laugh so that other people can hear you. 3
- adverb aloud in a normal voice; not in a whisper 3
- adverb aloud in a spoken voice; not silently 3
- adverb aloud in a loud voice 3
- adverb aloud in an audible voice; not silently 3
- adverb aloud with the normal tone and volume of the speaking voice, as distinguished from whisperingly: They could not speak aloud in the library. 1
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Origin of aloud
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1325-75; See origin at a-1, loud
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Parts of speech for Aloud
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aloud popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aloud
adv aloud
- loudly — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
- distinctly — in a distinct manner; clearly: Speak more distinctly.
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- audibly — capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard.
adverb aloud
- noticeably — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- verbally — of or relating to words: verbal ability.
- riotous — (of an act) characterized by or of the nature of rioting or a disturbance of the peace.
- bluster — If you say that someone is blustering, you mean that they are speaking aggressively but without authority, often because they are angry or offended.
- boisterously — rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained: the sound of boisterous laughter.
Antonyms for aloud
adv aloud
adverb aloud
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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