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

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

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

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He even makes money during the lengthy shoots, as his live audience can pay to have comments read aloud, using the “super chat” function provided by YouTube.

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But a few weeks later at Tesla’s annual meeting, he wondered aloud about a potential partnership with Intel Corp.

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But a few weeks later at Tesla’s annual meeting, he wondered aloud about a potential partnership with Intel Corp.

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