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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈlaʊd/
aloud means: In a voice or sound that other people can hear.
adverb
SO OTHERS HEARB1
In a voice or sound that other people can hear.
- Please read the sentence aloud.
- She laughed aloud at the joke.
- He said her name aloud for the first time.
SPEAKING THOUGHTSB2
By saying your thoughts as they come into your mind.
- I was just thinking aloud.
- She wondered aloud whether the train would be late.
- Thinking aloud helps him solve difficult problems.
LOUDLYB2
With a loud voice or a lot of noise.
- She cried aloud in pain.
- He called aloud from the far bank.
- The crowd shouted aloud when the gates opened.
Questions about aloud
What does aloud mean?
In a voice or sound that other people can hear.
What is aloud in other languages?
Türkçe: sesli · Español: en voz alta · Français: à voix haute · Deutsch: laut · Italiano: ad alta voce · 日本語: 声に出して
How do you pronounce aloud?
It is pronounced /əˈlaʊd/.
How do you use aloud in a sentence?
Please read the sentence aloud. She laughed aloud at the joke.
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