scream
Translation
to scream, to shriek, to yell
Examples
She screamed when she saw the spider.
She screamed when she saw the spider.
The fans screamed with excitement.
The fans screamed with excitement.
He screamed at me to get out.
He screamed at me to get out.
Grammar Patterns
to ((scream)) to give a loud, high cry She screamed when she saw the spider.
to ((scream)) ((at sb.)) to shout something in a loud, high voice He screamed at me to get out.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shriek, yell, shout, cry out; Antonyms: whisper, murmur
Etymology
From Middle English 'scremen', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'schremen'. Likely onomatopoeic.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ice cream' - you might 'scream' with joy for it!