Foundation level · Year 4 · free
aloud
adverb · Say it: uh-LOWD
What it means
Foundationin a voice that other people can hear
Our teacher asked Noah to read his poem aloud to the class.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- audibly
- out loud
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- quietly
- silently
More examples
- Mia laughed aloud when the puppy chased its own tail.
Where the word comes from
It comes from adding 'a-' to the word 'loud'.
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