screamed

scream

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skreem]
- /skrim/
- /skriːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skreem]
- /skrim/

Definitions of screamed word

verb without object screamed to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry. 1
verb without object screamed to emit a shrill, piercing sound: The sirens and whistles screamed. 1
verb without object screamed to laugh immoderately or uncontrollably: The comedian had the audience screaming. 1
verb without object screamed to shout or speak shrilly, especially with harsh or exaggerated words: They screamed across the back fence. 1
verb without object screamed to play or sing in a high, loud, harsh manner. 1
verb without object screamed to be conspicuous or startling: That red dress really screams. 1

See all 11 definitions of screamed

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Origin of screamed

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; 1905-10 for def 11; Middle English screamen (v.), Old English *scrǣman; akin to Old Norse skraumi chatterbox, braggart, skruma to jabber; sc- (for regular sh- as in Middle English shreame) from obsolete scritch to screech

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Parts of speech for Screamed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Screamed

screamed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

screamed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for screamed

verb screamed

bawled — Simple past tense and past participle of bawl.
caterwauled — Simple past tense and past participle of caterwaul.
clamored — a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people: the clamor of the crowd at the gates.
exclaimed — Cry out suddenly, esp. in surprise, anger, or pain.
hooted — to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.

noun screamed

cawed — Simple past tense and past participle of caw.
cried — cry
meowed — Simple past tense and past participle of meow.
mewled — to cry, as a baby, young child, or the like; whimper.
nickered — neigh.

general screamed

yelled — Give a loud, sharp cry.

All 20 Synonyms of screamed