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shouting

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈʃaʊtɪŋ// UK //ʃˈaʊtɪŋ// shout·ing

n. the act of speaking or calling out in a very loud voice. You usually do this when you are angry, excited, or trying to be heard from far away.

n. the act of uttering words or sounds in a loud, forceful voice. Often associated with intense emotion or the need to communicate across a distance.


SIMPLE

The shouting from the street woke me up.

CONTEXTUAL

After the goal was scored, the stadium was filled with the joyful shouting of thousands of fans.

COMPLEX

The constant shouting in the hallway made it impossible for the students to concentrate on their final examination, prompting the teacher to close the heavy oak door.

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