This verb describes speaking very loudly.

The idea

Use shout to someone or shout for help. The past is shouted.

Examples

  • Please shout for help.
  • She shouts to her friend.
  • We shouted across the street.
  • The child is shouting for help.
  • He shouted to the driver.
  • They shout when the music is loud.

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Watch out

Shout at someone can suggest anger; shout to can simply help them hear.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form. Please ___ to the guard. (shout / shouts)

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    shout

    shout: The base form follows a polite request.

  2. Choose the correct form. The guide ___ to the group. (shout / shouts)

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    shouts

    shouts: The singular subject takes the present ending.

  3. Choose the correct form. Yesterday they ___ for help. (shout / shouted)

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    shouted

    shouted: Yesterday calls for the past form.

Use it today

Describe when you might shout for help.