ஆங்கிலம்

shriek

gb/ʃɹˈik/ us/ʃɹˈik/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1700
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வினைச்சொல் B1 action
1

To make a loud, high cry

To make a very loud and high sound because you are scared, hurt, or excited.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] shrieks [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shriek' with 'shout'. 'Shriek' usually means a higher pitch and often stronger emotion.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
scream (Scream is slightly broader and can be lower-pitched; shriek emphasizes a high pitch.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
whisper (Whisper is the opposite in volume and intensity, being soft and quiet.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
shriek in fear |shriek with laughter |let out a shriek |shriek in pain
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She shrieked when she saw the spider.
  • The children shrieked with excitement at the surprise.
  • He shrieked in pain after stubbing his toe.
  • The crowd shrieked as the band came on stage.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • She shrieked when she saw the dog.
  • The boy shrieked with joy.
  • I heard someone shriek outside.
  • They shrieked when the game started.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 event
2

A loud, high-pitched cry

A short loud sound with a very high pitch, made when someone is scared, hurt, or excited.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a shriek of [emotion]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shriek' (noun) with 'scream' without noting the sharp, high quality of 'shriek'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
scream (Scream can be longer and less high-pitched; shriek is sharper and higher.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
silence (Silence is the absence of any sound, opposite to a sudden loud cry.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a shriek of laughter |a shriek of terror |let out a shriek
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • A shriek of laughter came from the next room.
  • Her sudden shriek startled everyone.
  • We heard a shriek from the dark alley.
  • The bird let out a piercing shriek.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I heard a shriek from the kitchen.
  • She gave a shriek when she saw the mouse.
  • The baby made a shriek of joy.
  • There was a loud shriek outside.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
shriek
IPA
GB/ʃɹˈik/
US/ʃɹˈik/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
shriek (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (shriek)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: shriek
  • Plural: shrieks
Verb
  • Base: shriek
  • 3rd Person Singular: shrieks
  • Present Participle: shrieking
  • Past: shrieked
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
shrieks noun shrieking verb shrieked verb
Advanced or less common
shrieker noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

let out a shriek

1
/lˈɛt ˈaʊt ə ʃɹˈik/
fixed phrase

Make a sudden loud high cry

To suddenly make a very loud and high sound.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She let out a shriek when she saw the snake.
  • He let out a shriek of delight.

shriek in terror

1
/ʃɹˈik ˈɪn tˈɛɹɚ/
fixed phrase

Cry loudly and high from fear

To make a very loud and high sound because you are very afraid.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • He shrieked in terror when the lights went out.
  • The crowd shrieked in terror as the fire spread.

shriek with laughter

1
/ʃɹˈik wˈɪθ lˈæftɚ/
fixed phrase

Laugh very loudly and high-pitched

To laugh in a very loud and high voice because something is very funny.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The children shrieked with laughter at the clown's tricks.
  • She was shrieking with laughter by the end of the story.

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