define
gb/dɪfˈaɪn/ us/dɪfˈaɪn/
A2
Engleză
~ 1200
kiabál, kiált, ordít, kiáltás, kiabálás, ordítás, meghív, áll
VERB
A2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shout at' (directing anger) with 'shout to' (to be heard); using the wrong preposition can change meaning.
Sens
to speak or call out loudly
Colocații
shout for help
|shout at someone
|shout loudly
|shout instructions
|shout in anger
Sinonime
yell (Slightly more informal; often used for sudden loud calls.)
|
cry out (More emotional or urgent in tone; can be formal or literary.)
Antonime
whisper (Opposite in volume; speaking very quietly.)
Teme
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
a loud cry or call
Colocații
a loud shout
|give a shout
|shout of joy
|shout for help
Sinonime
cry (Can refer to both loud calls and tears; less specific.)
|
yell (Informal and often sudden or sharp in tone.)
Antonime
whisper (Speaking softly so only nearby people can hear.)
Teme
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A loud sound made by a person using their voice.
A loud vocal expression, usually to attract attention, express emotion, or communicate over distance.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
3
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I will shout you lunch today.
Ma meghívlak ebédre.
She shouted us coffee yesterday.
Tegnap meghívott minket kávéra.
He shouted drinks for everyone.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners from outside Australia/NZ/UK may not know this meaning and confuse it with speaking loudly.
Sens
to pay for someone else's purchase
Colocații
shout someone a drink
|shout lunch
|shout the first round
Sinonime
treat (Neutral term; not region-specific; can apply to any gift.)
Antonime
split the bill (To share costs equally rather than one person paying for all.)
Teme
social life
|money
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
define
IPA
GB/dɪfˈaɪn/
US/dɪfˈaɪn/
Silabe și accent
define (1 silabă)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: define
- 3rd Person Singular: defines
- Present Participle: defining
- Past: defined
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- I'd like to shout out my parents for their support.
- He gave a big shout out to his teammates.