define
gb/dɪfˈaɪn/ us/dɪfˈaɪn/
A2
Англійська
~ 1200
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
A2
action
1
to speak or call out loudly
To say words in a very loud voice.
Модель уживання:
to shout [something] [at/to someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shout at' (directing anger) with 'shout to' (to be heard); using the wrong preposition can change meaning.
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.)
Словосполучення
shout for help
|shout at someone
|shout loudly
|shout instructions
|shout in anger
Теми
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
A2
event
2
a loud cry or call
A loud sound made by a person using their voice.
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.)
Словосполучення
a loud shout
|give a shout
|shout of joy
|shout for help
Теми
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I heard a shout outside.
- She gave a shout for help.
- He made a loud shout.
- We heard a shout from the park.
Дієслово
informal
B2
action
3
to pay for someone else's purchase
To pay for something for another person as a gift or treat.
Модель уживання:
to shout [someone] [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners from outside Australia/NZ/UK may not know this meaning and confuse it with speaking loudly.
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.)
Словосполучення
shout someone a drink
|shout lunch
|shout the first round
Теми
social life
|money
|food_drink
|daily_life
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I will shout you lunch today.
- She shouted us coffee yesterday.
- He shouted drinks for everyone.
Граматика
Словникова форма
define
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US/dɪfˈaɪn/
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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.