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scream

Pronunciation: [skrim]

Word

Context: “expression of emotion”

(verb) to make a loud, high-pitched noise with your voice. People usually scream when they are excited or scared. It's a way to express strong feelings.

Example

She screamed with joy when she saw her birthday surprise.

Example

He didn't scream when he saw the surprise; he just smiled quietly.

Example

Why did you scream when you saw the roller coaster?

Context: “sound”

(noun) a loud, high-pitched noise that someone makes. It's often a reaction to something surprising or frightening.

Example

The crowd let out a loud scream when the team scored a goal.

Example

There was no scream from the audience when the movie ended; everyone was silent.

Example

Did you hear the scream from the haunted house?

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