aloud

American  

[uh-loud] / əˈlaʊd /

adverb

1. with the normal tone and volume of the speaking voice, as distinguished from whisperingly.

   They could not speak aloud in the library.

2. vocally, as distinguished from mentally.

   He read the book aloud.

3. with a loud voice; loudly.

   to cry aloud in grief.

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aloud British  

/ əˈlaʊd /

adverb

1. in a normal voice; not in a whisper

2. in a spoken voice; not silently

3. archaic in a loud voice

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Etymology

Origin of aloud

First recorded in 1325–75; a- ¹, loud

Example Sentences

“See you soon,” I said aloud, even though Sal was the only one listening.

From Literature

"It's against my rules. However, since you didn't have a chance to read it to yourself, I will read it aloud for you before I destroy it."

From Literature

Hearing your name, spoken aloud by a voice full of life… It had been years.

From Literature

It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations, I hear him say aloud.

From Literature

She feared that speaking the past aloud would somehow cause me to repeat it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• loudly