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shouting

|shout/ing|

B1

/ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/

(shout)

loud call

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
shoutshoutsshoutedshoutedshoutingshouts
Etymology
Etymology Information

'shout' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'shouten', where 'shout' meant 'to call or cry out loudly'.

Historical Evolution

'shouten' transformed into the modern English word 'shout'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to call or cry out loudly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of producing a loud cry or call.

The shouting could be heard from a distance.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'shout'.

She was shouting at the top of her lungs.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41