define
gb/dɪfˈaɪn/ us/dɪfˈaɪn/
A2
Английский
~ 1200
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
A2
action
1
to speak or call out loudly
To say words in a very loud voice.
Модель употребления:
to shout [something] [at/to someone]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shout at' (directing anger) with 'shout to' (to be heard); using the wrong preposition can change meaning.
Синонимы
yell (Slightly more informal; often used for sudden loud calls.)
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cry out (More emotional or urgent in tone; can be formal or literary.)
Антонимы
whisper (Opposite in volume; speaking very quietly.)
Коллокации
shout for help
|shout at someone
|shout loudly
|shout instructions
|shout in anger
Темы
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
A2
event
2
a loud cry or call
A loud sound made by a person using their voice.
Синонимы
cry (Can refer to both loud calls and tears; less specific.)
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yell (Informal and often sudden or sharp in tone.)
Антонимы
whisper (Speaking softly so only nearby people can hear.)
Коллокации
a loud shout
|give a shout
|shout of joy
|shout for help
Темы
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I heard a shout outside.
- She gave a shout for help.
- He made a loud shout.
- We heard a shout from the park.
Глагол
informal
B2
action
3
to pay for someone else's purchase
To pay for something for another person as a gift or treat.
Модель употребления:
to shout [someone] [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners from outside Australia/NZ/UK may not know this meaning and confuse it with speaking loudly.
Синонимы
treat (Neutral term; not region-specific; can apply to any gift.)
Антонимы
split the bill (To share costs equally rather than one person paying for all.)
Коллокации
shout someone a drink
|shout lunch
|shout the first round
Темы
social life
|money
|food_drink
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I will shout you lunch today.
- She shouted us coffee yesterday.
- He shouted drinks for everyone.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
define
IPA
GB/dɪfˈaɪn/
US/dɪfˈaɪn/
Слоги и ударение
define (1 слог)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: define
- 3rd Person Singular: defines
- Present Participle: defining
- Past: defined
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- I'd like to shout out my parents for their support.
- He gave a big shout out to his teammates.