define
gb/dɪfˈaɪn/ us/dɪfˈaɪn/
A2
Ingles
~ 1200
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
A2
action
1
to speak or call out loudly
To say words in a very loud voice.
Padron ng paggamit:
to shout [something] [at/to someone]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shout at' (directing anger) with 'shout to' (to be heard); using the wrong preposition can change meaning.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
whisper (Opposite in volume; speaking very quietly.)
Mga kolokasyon
shout for help
|shout at someone
|shout loudly
|shout instructions
|shout in anger
Mga tema
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
A2
event
2
a loud cry or call
A loud sound made by a person using their voice.
Mga kasingkahulugan
cry (Can refer to both loud calls and tears; less specific.)
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yell (Informal and often sudden or sharp in tone.)
Mga kasalungat
whisper (Speaking softly so only nearby people can hear.)
Mga kolokasyon
a loud shout
|give a shout
|shout of joy
|shout for help
Mga tema
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I heard a shout outside.
- She gave a shout for help.
- He made a loud shout.
- We heard a shout from the park.
Pandiwa
informal
B2
action
3
to pay for someone else's purchase
To pay for something for another person as a gift or treat.
Padron ng paggamit:
to shout [someone] [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners from outside Australia/NZ/UK may not know this meaning and confuse it with speaking loudly.
Mga kasingkahulugan
treat (Neutral term; not region-specific; can apply to any gift.)
Mga kasalungat
split the bill (To share costs equally rather than one person paying for all.)
Mga kolokasyon
shout someone a drink
|shout lunch
|shout the first round
Mga tema
social life
|money
|food_drink
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I will shout you lunch today.
- She shouted us coffee yesterday.
- He shouted drinks for everyone.
Gramatika
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IPA
GB/dɪfˈaɪn/
US/dɪfˈaɪn/
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Verb
- Base: define
- 3rd Person Singular: defines
- Present Participle: defining
- Past: defined
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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
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- I'd like to shout out my parents for their support.
- He gave a big shout out to his teammates.