26984 words

shout

8 definitions • 15 examples
1
to speak with a very loud voice, often as loud as possible, usually when you want to make yourself heard in noisy situations, or when the person you are talking to is a long way away or cannot hear very well:

Examples:

There's no need to shout, I can hear you.
[ + speech ] "I'll see you tomorrow," shouted Eleni above the noise of the helicopter.
[ + that ] He shouted from the garage that he'd be finished in about half an hour.
2

Examples:

Dad really shouted at me when I broke the window.
He shouted abuse at the judge after being sentenced to five years' imprisonment.
The fans were screaming and shouting out the names of the band members.
[ + to infinitive ] I shouted at him to put the gun down.
[ + speech ] "Stop this childish nonsense at once!" he shouted furiously.
3
to try to attract attention in a loud voice:

Examples:

I heard them shouting for help, but there was nothing I could do.
figurative It's the charities that shout loudest (= attract the most public attention) that often get given the most money.
4
to buy a drink for someone:

Examples:

I'll shout you a drink.
5
the act of saying something very loudly or making a very loud sound with your voice:

Examples:

Her speech was interrupted by angry shouts from the audience.
6
a set of drinks for a group of people, or a particular person's turn to buy them:

Examples:

Would you like another drink? It's my shout since you bought the last ones.
7
to say something in a loud voice:

Examples:

[ I ] If anyone’s up there," he shouted sternly, "come out now!"
8
a loud call:

Examples:

When nominated for the presidency the entire audience came to its feet with a shout.

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