shouts
Translation
shouts, cries, calls
Examples
We heard shouts for help.
We heard shouts for help.
There were shouts of joy from the crowd.
There were shouts of joy from the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
((shouts)) of (sth.) There were shouts of joy.
((shouts)) for (sth.) We heard shouts for help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cries, yells, calls; Antonyms: whispers, murmurs
Etymology
Plural form of 'shout', which comes from Middle English 'shouten'.
Memory Tips
The 's' at the end signifies more than one. If one person gives a 'shout', a crowd gives 'shouts'.