scream — to make a loud, high cry because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a loud, high cry because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /skriːm/
Example Sentences
- The horror movie made everyone in the theater scream.
- My mom screamed when she found a frog in the washing machine.
- The fans screamed with excitement when their favorite singer appeared.
scream
VERB[/skriːm/]
to make a loud, high cry because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.
She lets out a piercing scream when a spider lands on her shoulder.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'scremen', which is connected to Old Norse 'skræma' meaning 'to terrify' or 'to frighten'. Over time, the meaning evolved from the sense of frightening or alarming to the modern meaning of uttering a loud, sharp cry.
Breakdown
Old Norse skræma (to terrify, to frighten) → Middle English scremen → Modern English scream, with the vowel sound shifting and the meaning expanding to denote a loud vocal exclamation.
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📝Examples
“The horror movie made everyone in the theater scream.”
“My mom screamed when she found a frog in the washing machine.”
“The fans screamed with excitement when their favorite singer appeared.”
“I wanted to scream when I saw my phone bill this month.”
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