aloud
Translation
aloud, out loud
Examples
He read the story aloud.
He read the story aloud.
She laughed aloud at the joke.
She laughed aloud at the joke.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) aloud to say or read something so it can be heard He read the story aloud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: out loud, audibly; Antonyms: silently, quietly
Etymology
From Old English 'on hludne', meaning 'in a loud manner'. It's formed from the prefix 'a-' (meaning 'on') and 'loud'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'a loud' sound. It means speaking so that you can be heard.