Word
shouting
Phoneticsshout·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
UK/ʃˈaʊtɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the sound of people calling out very loudly.
n. the audible occurrence of loud vocalisation, often collective or chaotic.
Examples
“The shouting from the street woke me up.”
“After the goal was scored, the stadium was filled with the joyful shouting of thousands of fans.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun to describe a general state of noise.
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Word family
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NOUN
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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