aloud
Pronunciation: [əˈlaʊd]
Word
Context: “communication”
(adverb) when you speak in a voice that can be heard by others. It's like when you read a book out loud so your friends can hear it too.
Example
She read the story aloud to the class, and everyone listened carefully.
Example
He didn’t read the poem aloud; it was too personal and he kept it to himself.
Example
Can you read the instructions aloud so everyone can understand?
Context: “expressive speech”
(adverb) saying something in a loud enough voice that people nearby can hear you. This is often used when you want to make sure everyone knows what you're saying.
Example
They talked aloud during the meeting, and everyone contributed their ideas.
Example
She wrote her thoughts down instead of speaking them aloud because she was shy.
Example
Why do you prefer to speak your mind aloud?
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