shout
gb/ʃˈaʊt/ us/ʃˈaʊt/
A2
English
~ 1800
kiabál, kiált, ordít, kiáltás, felkiáltás, ordítás, meghív, áll
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to shout [something]
She had to shout to be heard over the music.
Kiabálnia kellett, hogy meghallják a zene mellett.
He shouted my name across the street.
Az utca túloldaláról átkiáltotta a nevemet.
The coach shouted instructions to the players.
They shouted in anger when the decision was announced.
Learner examples
She shouted for help.
Segítségért kiáltott.
He shouted my name.
A nevemet kiabálta.
The teacher shouted at the class.
We shouted because it was very loud.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shout at' and 'shout to'. 'Shout at' often implies anger, while 'shout to' is used when trying to be heard by someone at a distance.
Meaning
Speak or call in a loud voice
Collocations
shout for help
|shout at someone
|shout in anger
|shout out
|shout over the noise
Synonyms
yell (Often suggests urgency or excitement; slightly less formal than 'shout'.)
Antonyms
whisper (Speaking very quietly, which is the opposite of speaking loudly.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say something very loudly.
To produce words or sounds in a loud voice, often to be heard over a distance or noise, or to express strong emotion.
NOUN
A2
2
We heard a shout from the next room.
Kiáltást hallottunk a szomszéd szobából.
His shout woke everyone up.
A kiáltása mindenkit felébresztett.
There was a sudden shout of joy from the crowd.
Learner examples
I heard a shout outside.
Kintről kiáltást hallottam.
He gave a shout when he saw me.
Kiáltott egyet, amikor meglátott.
We heard a shout in the dark.
Meaning
A loud call or cry
Collocations
a shout for help
|give a shout
|a loud shout
Synonyms
cry (Can mean a loud vocal sound, but may also imply distress.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of any vocal sound.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A loud call or cry made with the voice.
A loud vocal expression, often made suddenly and with force, usually to attract attention or express emotion.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to shout [someone] [something]
I'll shout you a coffee after work.
Munka után meghívlak egy kávéra.
He shouted the whole table a round of beers.
Meghívta az egész asztaltársaságot egy kör sörre.
It's my turn to shout lunch.
Learner examples
I will shout you lunch today.
Ma meghívlak ebédre.
He shouted me a drink.
Meghívott egy italra.
She shouted us dinner.
Common mistake:
Learners may not know this meaning is regional and informal; avoid using it in formal contexts or with people unfamiliar with Australian/NZ/British slang.
Meaning
Pay for someone else's purchase
Collocations
shout someone a drink
|shout someone lunch
Synonyms
treat (More general and widely used; can refer to any act of paying for someone else.)
Antonyms
split the bill (Each person pays their own share instead of one person paying for all.)
Themes
social life
|money
|daily_life
|food_drink
|finance
Definition
To pay for something for someone else, like food or drinks.
(Primarily Australian, New Zealand, and British informal) To buy something, especially drinks or food, for someone else as a treat.
Grammar
Dictionary form
shout
IPA
GB/ʃˈaʊt/
US/ʃˈaʊt/
Syllables & stress
shout (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (shout)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: shout
- Plural: shouts
Verb
- Base: shout
- 3rd Person Singular: shouts
- Present Participle: shouting
- Past: shouted
Word family
Forms
shouts
noun
shouting
verb
shouted
verb
Related words
shouter
noun
Advanced or less common
shouty
adjective
Expressions
shout at the top of your lungs
1/ʃˈaʊt ˈæt ðə tˈɑp əv jˈʊɹ lˈʌŋz/
idiom
Shout as loudly as possible
To shout as loud as you can.
Examples
- He shouted at the top of his lungs for help.
- She was shouting at the top of her lungs in excitement.
shout something from the rooftops
1/ʃˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ fɹˈʌm ðə ɹˈuftˌɑps/
idiom
Announce something openly and loudly
To tell everyone about something because you are excited or proud of it.
Examples
- When he got engaged, he wanted to shout it from the rooftops.
- She couldn't wait to shout her good news from the rooftops.
shout out
1/ʃˈaʊt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
Publicly thank or mention someone
To say something in public to thank or praise someone.
Examples
- I'd like to give a big shout out to our volunteers.
- The singer gave a shout out to her fans during the concert.
shout out
2/ʃˈaʊt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
to publicly thank or recognize someone
To say thanks or give praise to someone in public.
Examples
- I'd like to shout out my parents for their support.
- He gave a big shout out to his teammates.