Meaning & Definition of word "Aloud"
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Aloud
/əˈlaʊd/
adverb:
- 1. In a voice that can be heard; not silently.
- Example: She read the poem aloud to the class.
- 2. Out loud; audibly.
- Example: He wondered aloud what time it was.
- 3. Spoken so as to be heard.
- Example: The teacher asked the students to think aloud during the discussion.
- 4. With a loud or clear voice.
- Example: They laughed aloud at the joke.
Etymology
From Middle English, a combination of 'a' (as in 'on') and 'loud'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
read aloud:
to read something in a voice that others can hear.
think aloud:
to express thoughts in spoken words, rather than in one’s mind.
speak aloud:
to articulate words so that they can be heard by others.
Related Words
loud:
producing or capable of producing much noise.
audio:
relating to sound or the reproduction of sound.
Slang Meanings of aloud
Meaning: Out loud.
Example Sentence: I can't believe you said that out loud!
Meaning: To shout something.
Example Sentence: He was just speaking out loud for everyone to hear.