shouts
English meaning: Shouts
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'shout': used when he, she, or it does the action of shout.
Example
“The coach shouts instructions from the side of the pitch during every single match.”
Another example: “The coach shouts instructions from the sidelines all game.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral, everyday English; third-person singular of 'shout'. Covers loud speech and idioms like 'shouts out' (calls out; also gives public credit, informal). Often with 'at'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Middle English 'shouten', of uncertain origin.
Synonyms
- yells
- cries out
- hollers
- bellows
Antonyms / Opposites
Related Words
- yell
- scream
- holler
- bellow
- cry
Common Collocations
- shouts at
- shouts for help
- shouts out
- shouts orders
- shouts loudly
Word Forms
shout (v); shouted; shouts; shouting; shout (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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