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aloud

adverb
\ ə-ˈlau̇d How to pronounce aloud (audio) \

Definition of aloud

1 : with the speaking voice in a way that can be clearly heard She read the story aloud.
2 archaic : in a loud manner : loudly

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Synonyms & Antonyms for aloud

Synonyms

audibly, out, out loud

Antonyms

inaudibly, silently, soundlessly, voicelessly

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Examples of aloud in a Sentence

the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook

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The ability to read aloud a webpage, for example, goes far beyond the Microsoft Mark and David voices that ship with Windows, and includes new voices powered by Windows Server. Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "Hands on with the next Microsoft Edge, Microsoft's revamped Chromium-based browser," 28 Aug. 2019 But surely an exception should be made for the Objectivist members of Rush, one concerned attendee wondered aloud at a different panel. Alexander Sammon, The New Republic, "The Last of the Ayn Rand Acolytes," 14 Aug. 2019 Mayor Ron Nirenberg read aloud a joint resolution of the International Charter for Compassion, Compassionate San Antonio and Sister Cities International. Elaine Ayala, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio joined Compassionate and Sister Cities in prayer and in tears," 13 Aug. 2019 As the three of us pulled up behind Gonzalez’s white Dodge pickup just after 8:30 a.m., Taboas wondered aloud if the dark-haired man ahead of us wearing a green shirt and blue shorts would recognize him. Karine Aigner, National Geographic, "Songbirds are being snatched from Miami’s forests," 25 July 2019 Case in point: Andy Smith, the UNH Survey Center political science professor and pollster who oversaw the recent poll of New Hampshire voters, wondered aloud how Bernie Sanders reached the same percentage of likability as Biden. Ella Nilsen, Vox, "“Likability” ratings in a recent New Hampshire poll show just how tough female candidates have it," 23 July 2019 Darrion, who was down the street and heard the shots, wondered aloud to the other teens at the recent training if his brother might have survived if someone who was nearby had known how to help him. Safia Samee Ali, NBC News, "'They're like soldiers': Chicago's children are learning to save lives amid the gunfire," 17 July 2019 With the mellow music and a nice prayer to read aloud, everyone will be in the holiday spirit in no time. Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, "40 Best Thanksgiving Songs to Play on Turkey Day," 29 July 2019 Pelosi said after reading aloud legal advice for undocumented immigrants. Jasmine Aguilera, Time, "President Trump Confirmed ICE Raids Are Starting This Sunday. Here's What We Know So Far," 12 July 2019

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First Known Use of aloud

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for aloud

Middle English, from a- entry 1 + loud

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aloud

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of aloud

: in a way that can be clearly heard : in a voice that can be heard

aloud

adverb
\ ə-ˈlau̇d How to pronounce aloud (audio) \

Kids Definition of aloud

: in a voice that can be clearly heard read aloud

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