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shouted

"Shouted" is the past tense of the verb "shout." It has a core meaning and a couple of closely related uses that are worth knowing.

1verbspeaking very loudly

When you raise your voice as high as it can go — because you are far away from someone, in a noisy place, or because you are very emotional — you are shouting. 'Shouted' means you already did this in the past.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She shouted across the street to get her friend's attention.

The coach shouted instructions to the players during the game.

He shouted so loudly that everyone in the building could hear him.

2verbexpressing strong emotion loudly

People often shout not just to be heard, but because they feel a strong emotion — anger, excitement, fear, or joy. When someone 'shouted' in this sense, the focus is on the emotion behind the loud voice.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

The crowd shouted with excitement when the team scored.

She shouted at him in anger after he broke her favourite cup.

The children shouted with joy when they saw the snow.

3verbfigurativesaying something in a way that feels loud or forceful (in writing)

In writing — like text messages, emails, or online posts — when someone writes in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, people say they are 'shouting.' It gives the feeling of a loud, forceful voice even though no sound is made.

digital communication · Modern, widely used · figurative

He shouted his frustration by typing his entire message in capitals.

Writing 'I TOLD YOU SO' felt like she had shouted it at him.

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