aloud

[uh-loud]

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.

aloud

/ əˈlaʊd /

adverb

1. in a normal voice; not in a whisper

2. in a spoken voice; not silently

3. archaic,  in a loud voice

Word History and Origins

Origin of aloud¹

First recorded in 1325–75; a- ¹, loud

Example Sentences

Kimmel also pretended to open a statement written for him to read aloud by Disney, before reading out the words: "How to reactivate your Disney+ subscription".

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Simply click the headphone icon — which also shows how long listening to the story will take — and an automated voice will read the article aloud.

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Ms Ellis earlier told the court she said the rapper's name aloud out of excitement when she saw her, but didn't tell anyone she was there and didn't film her.

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Attendees prayed both silently and aloud, and many laid flowers at the memorial.

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Yavar wonders aloud how in the midst of battle he found time to sit and write this when he had to be up again at five in the morning.

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