define
gb/dɪfˈaɪn/ us/dɪfˈaɪn/
A2
Inglés
~ 1200
kiabál, kiált, ordít, kiáltás, kiabálás, ordítás, meghív, áll
VERBO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
to shout [something] [at/to someone]
She had to shout to be heard over the music.
Kiabálnia kellett, hogy hallják a zene mellett.
He shouted at the driver to stop.
Rákiáltott a sofőrre, hogy álljon meg.
They shouted for help when they saw the fire.
The coach shouted instructions from the sidelines.
I shouted her name across the park.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I shouted for my friend.
Kiabáltam a barátomnak.
He shouted at the dog.
Rákiabált a kutyára.
We shouted when we saw the car.
She shouted to her mother.
They shouted because it was noisy.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shout at' (directing anger) with 'shout to' (to be heard); using the wrong preposition can change meaning.
Significado
to speak or call out loudly
Colocaciones
shout for help
|shout at someone
|shout loudly
|shout instructions
|shout in anger
Sinónimos
yell (Slightly more informal; often used for sudden loud calls.)
|
cry out (More emotional or urgent in tone; can be formal or literary.)
Antónimos
whisper (Opposite in volume; speaking very quietly.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To say words in a very loud voice.
To say something very loudly, often to be heard over distance or noise, or to express strong emotion.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
2
We heard a shout from the next room.
Kiáltást hallottunk a szomszéd szobából.
He gave a shout of warning before the tree fell.
Figyelmeztető kiáltást hallatott, mielőtt kidőlt a fa.
A shout rang out across the field.
The children let out a happy shout when they saw the ice cream truck.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I heard a shout outside.
Kiáltást hallottam odakintről.
She gave a shout for help.
Segítségért kiáltott.
He made a loud shout.
We heard a shout from the park.
Significado
a loud cry or call
Colocaciones
a loud shout
|give a shout
|shout of joy
|shout for help
Sinónimos
cry (Can refer to both loud calls and tears; less specific.)
|
yell (Informal and often sudden or sharp in tone.)
Antónimos
whisper (Speaking softly so only nearby people can hear.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A loud sound made by a person using their voice.
A loud vocal expression, usually to attract attention, express emotion, or communicate over distance.
VERBO
B2
INFORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
to shout [someone] [something]
I'll shout you a coffee after work.
Munka után meghívlak egy kávéra.
He shouted the whole table dinner for his birthday.
A születésnapján az egész asztaltársaságot meghívta vacsorára.
It's my turn to shout the next round of drinks.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I will shout you lunch today.
Ma meghívlak ebédre.
She shouted us coffee yesterday.
Tegnap meghívott minket kávéra.
He shouted drinks for everyone.
Error frecuente:
Learners from outside Australia/NZ/UK may not know this meaning and confuse it with speaking loudly.
Significado
to pay for someone else's purchase
Colocaciones
shout someone a drink
|shout lunch
|shout the first round
Sinónimos
treat (Neutral term; not region-specific; can apply to any gift.)
Antónimos
split the bill (To share costs equally rather than one person paying for all.)
Temas
social life
|money
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definición
To pay for something for another person as a gift or treat.
(Informal, mainly Australian/New Zealand/British) To buy something, especially drinks or food, for someone else as a treat.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
define
AFI
GB/dɪfˈaɪn/
US/dɪfˈaɪn/
Sílabas y acento
define (1 sílaba)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: define
- 3rd Person Singular: defines
- Present Participle: defining
- Past: defined
Familia de palabras
Forms
defines
verb
defining
verb
defined
verb
Core family
Related words
redefine
verb B2
definitive
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
definable
adjective
definitively
adverb
redefinition
noun
Expresiones
give a shout
1/ɡˈɪv ə ʃˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
informal
to contact or inform someone
To tell someone something or let them know when something happens.
Ejemplos
- Give me a shout when you're ready to leave.
- If you need help, just give us a shout.
shout at
1/ʃˈaʊt ˈæt/
phrasal verb
to speak loudly and angrily to someone
To say words in a loud and angry way to someone.
Ejemplos
- The teacher shouted at the students for being late.
- Don't shout at me—I'm trying to help.
shout down
1/ʃˈaʊt dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
to silence by shouting louder
To stop someone from speaking by making loud noises or shouting over them.
Ejemplos
- The protesters shouted down the politician during his speech.
- She was shouted down before she could finish her point.
shout for help
1/ʃˈaʊt fɚ hˈɛlp/
fixed phrase
to call loudly for assistance
To say words in a loud voice so that people can hear you and help you.
Ejemplos
- He shouted for help when he saw smoke coming from the building.
- If you get into trouble, shout for help immediately.
shout out
1/ʃˈaʊt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
Publicly thank or mention someone
To say something in public to thank or praise someone.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- I'd like to shout out my parents for their support.
- He gave a big shout out to his teammates.