shout

16 synonyms and 1 antonym for shout, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

call cry

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

roar scream yell

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention.

“The teacher had to shout to be heard over the noisy playground.”

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Opposites

whisper

2. noun

A loud cry or call.

“We heard a shout from the bottom of the stairs.”

vociferation yell cry call outcry

How to use shout

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

shout for help shout out my shout

"My shout" (buying the round) is informal British/Australian slang.

Etymology

From Middle English shouten, of uncertain origin, possibly related to "shoot" or an Old Norse word for taunting.

Full origin of shout →

Frequently asked questions

What does “shout” mean?

The word “shout” means to say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention. In plain terms, to call out loudly, or a loud cry; in British slang, buying a round of drinks.

How do you pronounce “shout”?

“Shout” is pronounced showt (/ʃaʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “shout” in a sentence?

Here is “shout” used in a sentence: “He shouted for help when he saw the smoke.”

What is another word for “shout”?

Words with a similar meaning to “shout” include call, cry, holler, halloo, roar and roop.

What part of speech is “shout”?

Depending on how it is used, “shout” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “shout” come from?

The word “shout” comes from Middle English. From Middle English shouten, of uncertain origin, possibly related to "shoot" or an Old Norse word for taunting.

Is “shout” a common word?

“Shout” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “shout” have?

“Shout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to say something loudly, especially to express strong emotion or get attention.

What is the difference between shout, yell, and scream?

All three mean to make a loud vocal sound, but they differ in tone. Shout is the neutral word for saying something loudly to be heard or to express strong emotion; yell is slightly more informal and often suggests anger or excitement; scream implies a high-pitched cry, typically from fear, pain, or extreme excitement.

What is a shout-out?

A shout-out is a public expression of thanks, praise, or acknowledgment, as in "she gave a shout-out to her fans." It is informal and common in broadcasting and social media. As a noun it is usually hyphenated, while the verb phrase is written as two words: "to shout out a friend's name."

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