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exclamation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation means: A word or short phrase that expresses a strong feeling, such as surprise or excitement.

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SURPRISED WORDSB2

A word or short phrase that expresses a strong feeling, such as surprise or excitement.

  • Wow is an exclamation.
  • His first words were an exclamation of surprise.
  • The message contained several excited exclamations.

How to use it: exclamation of something (She greeted the gift with an exclamation of delight.)

Similar words: interjection

Common phrases: exclamation of surprise, exclamation of delight, short exclamation

SUDDEN CRYB2

A sudden loud cry caused by a strong feeling, such as pain, surprise, or joy.

  • We heard a loud exclamation.
  • An angry exclamation escaped him when the glass broke.
  • Her sudden exclamation made everyone turn around.

How to use it: exclamation of something (An exclamation of pain came from the kitchen.)

Similar words: cry, shout, outcry

Common phrases: loud exclamation, exclamation of pain, angry exclamation

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What does exclamation mean?

A word or short phrase that expresses a strong feeling, such as surprise or excitement.

What is exclamation in other languages?

Türkçe: ünlem · Español: exclamación · Français: exclamation · Deutsch: Ausruf · Italiano: esclamazione · 日本語: 感嘆詞

How do you pronounce exclamation?

In American English /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/; in British English /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/.

How do you use exclamation in a sentence?

Wow is an exclamation. His first words were an exclamation of surprise.

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