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

She once relied on an almost photographic memory to learn scripts, but now must have lines read aloud to her.

From Salon

The situation is so dire that sections of the Liverpool faithful have begun to wonder aloud whether Slot’s time is running out.

From The Wall Street Journal

I read some headlines aloud: “A ballerina and her eating disorder.”

From New York Times

The suspect then gave her cue cards to read aloud from and during the incident exposed himself and assaulted her, police said.

From Los Angeles Times

Residents wiped away tears as Zelenskyy heralded Okhtyrka’s heroism as the names of soldiers who died defending the city were read aloud.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• loudly