इंग्रजी

define

gb/dɪfˈaɪn/ us/dɪfˈaɪn/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 1200
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद A2 action
1

to speak or call out loudly

To say words in a very loud voice.

वापर नमुना: to shout [something] [at/to someone]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shout at' (directing anger) with 'shout to' (to be heard); using the wrong preposition can change meaning.
समानार्थी शब्द
yell (Slightly more informal; often used for sudden loud calls.) | cry out (More emotional or urgent in tone; can be formal or literary.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
whisper (Opposite in volume; speaking very quietly.)
सहप्रयोग
shout for help |shout at someone |shout loudly |shout instructions |shout in anger
विषय
communication |emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She had to shout to be heard over the music.
  • He shouted at the driver to stop.
  • They shouted for help when they saw the fire.
  • The coach shouted instructions from the sidelines.
  • I shouted her name across the park.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I shouted for my friend.
  • He shouted at the dog.
  • We shouted when we saw the car.
  • She shouted to her mother.
  • They shouted because it was noisy.
नाम A2 event
2

a loud cry or call

A loud sound made by a person using their voice.

समानार्थी शब्द
cry (Can refer to both loud calls and tears; less specific.) | yell (Informal and often sudden or sharp in tone.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
whisper (Speaking softly so only nearby people can hear.)
सहप्रयोग
a loud shout |give a shout |shout of joy |shout for help
विषय
communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • We heard a shout from the next room.
  • He gave a shout of warning before the tree fell.
  • A shout rang out across the field.
  • The children let out a happy shout when they saw the ice cream truck.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I heard a shout outside.
  • She gave a shout for help.
  • He made a loud shout.
  • We heard a shout from the park.
क्रियापद informal B2 action
3

to pay for someone else's purchase

To pay for something for another person as a gift or treat.

वापर नमुना: to shout [someone] [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners from outside Australia/NZ/UK may not know this meaning and confuse it with speaking loudly.
समानार्थी शब्द
treat (Neutral term; not region-specific; can apply to any gift.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
split the bill (To share costs equally rather than one person paying for all.)
सहप्रयोग
shout someone a drink |shout lunch |shout the first round
विषय
social life |money |food_drink |daily_life
उदाहरणे
  • I'll shout you a coffee after work.
  • He shouted the whole table dinner for his birthday.
  • It's my turn to shout the next round of drinks.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I will shout you lunch today.
  • She shouted us coffee yesterday.
  • He shouted drinks for everyone.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
define
IPA
GB/dɪfˈaɪn/
US/dɪfˈaɪn/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
define (१ अक्षरखंड)
शब्दरूपे
Verb
  • Base: define
  • 3rd Person Singular: defines
  • Present Participle: defining
  • Past: defined
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
defines verb defining verb defined verb
Core family
definition noun A1 definite adjective B1 definitely adverb A2
Related words
redefine verb B2 definitive adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
undefined adjective indefinite adjective B2 indefinitely adverb B2
Advanced or less common
definable adjective definitively adverb redefinition noun
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • I'd like to shout out my parents for their support.
  • He gave a big shout out to his teammates.

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