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gb/dɪfˈaɪn/ us/dɪfˈaɪn/
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Werkwoord A2 action
1

to speak or call out loudly

To say words in a very loud voice.

Gebruikspatroon: to shout [something] [at/to someone]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shout at' (directing anger) with 'shout to' (to be heard); using the wrong preposition can change meaning.
Synoniemen
yell (Slightly more informal; often used for sudden loud calls.) | cry out (More emotional or urgent in tone; can be formal or literary.)
Antoniemen
whisper (Opposite in volume; speaking very quietly.)
Woordcombinaties
shout for help |shout at someone |shout loudly |shout instructions |shout in anger
Thema's
communication |emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord A2 event
2

a loud cry or call

A loud sound made by a person using their voice.

Synoniemen
cry (Can refer to both loud calls and tears; less specific.) | yell (Informal and often sudden or sharp in tone.)
Antoniemen
whisper (Speaking softly so only nearby people can hear.)
Woordcombinaties
a loud shout |give a shout |shout of joy |shout for help
Thema's
communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I heard a shout outside.
  • She gave a shout for help.
  • He made a loud shout.
  • We heard a shout from the park.
Werkwoord informal B2 action
3

to pay for someone else's purchase

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

Gebruikspatroon: to shout [someone] [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners from outside Australia/NZ/UK may not know this meaning and confuse it with speaking loudly.
Synoniemen
treat (Neutral term; not region-specific; can apply to any gift.)
Antoniemen
split the bill (To share costs equally rather than one person paying for all.)
Woordcombinaties
shout someone a drink |shout lunch |shout the first round
Thema's
social life |money |food_drink |daily_life
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I will shout you lunch today.
  • She shouted us coffee yesterday.
  • He shouted drinks for everyone.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
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IPA
GB/dɪfˈaɪn/
US/dɪfˈaɪn/
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Woordvormen
Verb
  • Base: define
  • 3rd Person Singular: defines
  • Present Participle: defining
  • Past: defined
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen

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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

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

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