shout

/ʃaʊt/ (bre, ipa) · /ʃaʊt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈshau̇t/ (ame, mw)

shout — verb

  • shoutpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • shoutshe / she / it
  • shoutedpast simple
  • shouting-ing form

1. to speak at full volume, typically to be heard when your surroundings are noisy

1.動詞及物 / 不及物A2
釋義

to speak at full volume, typically to be heard when your surroundings are noisy or the listener is far from you

例句

Yumi had to shout across the busy street to get her brother's attention.

shout across [place] — to be heard over distance

The coach shouted instructions from the sideline, but the wind carried his voice away.

shout + noun phrase (instructions)

同義詞
  • yell

    more common in everyday US English; slightly more emotional or aggressive in tone

  • call out

    less intense — usually just to get someone's attention, not necessarily at full volume

  • bellow

    much deeper and louder; often used for animals or very large people, and more literary

反義詞
  • whisper

    to speak very softly without using vocal cords

文法句型

shout + preposition phrase (at, to, across, over)

shout + noun phrase (instructions, orders, commands)

用法筆記

Frequently used with prepositions that show direction (across, to, at, over) or the source of noise (over, above). The object is usually information that needs to be heard (instructions, orders, a name), not an emotion.

常見錯誤

❌He shouted me from across the room.
✅He shouted to me from across the room.
💡when directing speech at someone, include the preposition 'to'.
❌She shouted loudly to be heard.
✅She shouted to be heard.
💡'shout' already means a loud voice, so 'loudly' is redundant.

2. to raise your voice in order to let strong emotions — like rage, terror, delight

2.動詞及物 / 不及物A2
釋義

to raise your voice in order to let strong emotions — like rage, terror, delight, or a forceful view — be known

例句

Aunt Noor shouted in frustration when she saw the cake had fallen apart.

shout in + emotion (frustration, anger, excitement)

The fans shouted with joy as the team scored the winning goal.

shout with + emotion (joy, relief, delight)

同義詞
  • cry out

    suggests a sudden, involuntary shout caused by pain, fear, or surprise

  • scream

    higher pitched and often sharper; commonly associated with fear, terror, or extreme excitement

  • yell

    broadly interchangeable, but can sound less intense than 'shout' in some contexts

反義詞
  • murmur

    to speak quietly and indistinctly, often expressing contentment or disagreement softly

文法句型

shout + preposition (in, with, at)

shout + noun phrase (abuse, insults, encouragement)

用法筆記

The emotion is typically introduced by in (shouted in anger), with (shouted with delight), or by the tone of the object (shouted abuse). When directed at a person, use at (shouted at someone), which often implies anger or blame. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense emphasises the emotion being released, not just the volume needed to communicate across distance.

常見錯誤

❌She shouted at him with excitement.
✅She shouted with excitement.
💡'with excitement' describes the speaker's feeling; avoid combining 'at' (blame) with positive emotions unless context clearly shows otherwise.

3. to call out loudly in order to get someone's notice, or to ask for help or servi

3.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to call out loudly in order to get someone's notice, or to ask for help or service

例句

Noor shouted for help when she heard someone crying in the dark alley.

shout for + noun (help, assistance, a taxi)

Ignacio shouted to the waiter across the crowded restaurant, hoping to catch his eye.

同義詞
  • call out

    more neutral and less urgent; can also mean to interrupt or challenge in a meeting

  • summon

    formal; used for calling a person to come, often with authority

文法句型

shout + for + needed thing/help

shout + to + infinitive of purpose

shout + to + person

用法筆記

The purpose of the shout is to obtain something — help, service, or someone's gaze. This distinguishes it from sense 1 (distance communication) and sense 2 (emotional release). Common in urgent situations: shouting for help, shouting for a taxi, shouting for the waiter.

常見錯誤

❌He shouted a taxi.
✅He shouted for a taxi.
💡use the preposition 'for' when the shout aims to get a service or object.

4. to pay for an alcoholic beverage as a gift for another person, generally in a pu

4.動詞及物B2
釋義

to pay for an alcoholic beverage as a gift for another person, generally in a pub

例句

I'll shout you a beer — you've had a long week, mate.

shout + indirect object + direct object

It was Tamar's birthday, so she shouted the whole group a round of cocktails.

同義詞
  • treat

    broader in meaning — can be food, drink, or any gift, and is used in all varieties of English

文法句型

shout + indirect object + direct object

shout + someone + a drink

用法筆記

Almost exclusively British informal usage, heard in pubs and casual social settings. The most common grammatical pattern is 'shout + person + drink': 'I'll shout you a pint.' The direct object is usually a drink or a round of drinks, not food. This sense is unrelated to the volume of the voice.

常見錯誤

❌I shouted him dinner.
✅I shouted him a drink.
💡this expression is used for drinks, not food, and typically alcoholic ones.

shout — noun