define
gb/dɪfˈaɪn/ us/dɪfˈaɪn/
A2
Англійська
~ 1200
kiabál, kiált, ordít, kiáltás, kiabálás, ordítás, meghív, áll
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shout at' (directing anger) with 'shout to' (to be heard); using the wrong preposition can change meaning.
Значення
to speak or call out loudly
Словосполучення
shout for help
|shout at someone
|shout loudly
|shout instructions
|shout in anger
Синоніми
yell (Slightly more informal; often used for sudden loud calls.)
|
cry out (More emotional or urgent in tone; can be formal or literary.)
Антоніми
whisper (Opposite in volume; speaking very quietly.)
Теми
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
ІМЕННИК
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
a loud cry or call
Словосполучення
a loud shout
|give a shout
|shout of joy
|shout for help
Синоніми
cry (Can refer to both loud calls and tears; less specific.)
|
yell (Informal and often sudden or sharp in tone.)
Антоніми
whisper (Speaking softly so only nearby people can hear.)
Теми
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
A loud sound made by a person using their voice.
A loud vocal expression, usually to attract attention, express emotion, or communicate over distance.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B2
INFORMAL
3
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
I will shout you lunch today.
Ma meghívlak ebédre.
She shouted us coffee yesterday.
Tegnap meghívott minket kávéra.
He shouted drinks for everyone.
Поширена помилка:
Learners from outside Australia/NZ/UK may not know this meaning and confuse it with speaking loudly.
Значення
to pay for someone else's purchase
Словосполучення
shout someone a drink
|shout lunch
|shout the first round
Синоніми
treat (Neutral term; not region-specific; can apply to any gift.)
Антоніми
split the bill (To share costs equally rather than one person paying for all.)
Теми
social life
|money
|food_drink
|daily_life
Визначення
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.
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Форми слова
Verb
- Base: define
- 3rd Person Singular: defines
- Present Participle: defining
- Past: defined
Споріднені 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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- I'd like to shout out my parents for their support.
- He gave a big shout out to his teammates.