scream
Translation
to scream, to shout, to shriek
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.
The tires screamed as the car stopped.
The tyres screamed as the car stopped.
Grammar Patterns
to scream ((at sb./sth.)) to cry out loudly at someone or something Don't scream at me.
to scream ((with sth.)) to scream because of an emotion They screamed with laughter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shout, yell, shriek; Antonyms: whisper, murmur
Etymology
From Middle English 'scremen', possibly of Scandinavian origin.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'I scream for ice cream!' to remember the sound. It's also a noun: 'a loud scream'.