shout

To speak in a very loud voice.

• Please do not shout.
• She shouted my name across the room.
• Why are you shouting at me?

How to use it: shout at someone (Please do not shout at the children.); shout to someone (She shouted to him across the street.); shout something (He shouted my name from the window.)

Similar words: yell

Opposites: whisper

Common phrases: shout at someone, shout to someone, shout something out

To make a sudden loud cry because of strong feelings or to get attention.

• He shouted for help.
• The fans shouted with joy when their team scored.
• She shouted in pain after hurting her ankle.

How to use it: shout for something (He shouted for help when he fell.); shout with something (The children shouted with excitement.)

Similar words: cry out, yell

Common phrases: shout for help, shout with joy, shout in pain

To write an online message using capital letters, making it seem loud or angry.

• Please do not shout in the chat.
• His capital letters made it look as though he was shouting.
• She asked why everyone was shouting in their emails.

Common phrases: shout in chat, shout online, shout in emails

A short, loud sound made with the voice.

• I heard a shout outside.
• He gave a shout of joy.
• Angry shouts came from the crowd.

How to use it: a shout of something (She gave a shout of delight.)

Similar words: yell, cry

Common phrases: loud shout, shout of joy, give a shout, shout of triumph

A turn at buying drinks for everyone in a group, especially in a pub.

• It is my shout tonight.
• Whose shout is it next?
• We thanked him for his shout and ordered beers.

Similar words: round

Common phrases: my shout, your shout, someone’s shout