- aloud, out loud
- Each of these expressions means "audibly," "in a loud tone." Both are correct, but aloud is considered less colloquial and is also preferable because it is shorter.
Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
aloud, out loud
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out loud — adverb using the voice; not silently (Freq. 2) please read the passage aloud he laughed out loud • Syn: ↑aloud * * * adverb : aloud * * * out loud Audibly … Useful english dictionary
out loud — See aloud, out loud … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
out loud — {adv. phr.} In an ordinary speaking voice and not whispering or talking quietly; so everybody can hear; aloud. * /The teacher read the final grades out loud./ * /Mary spoke out loud so the people standing nearby would hear./ * /Sometimes I find… … Dictionary of American idioms
out loud — {adv. phr.} In an ordinary speaking voice and not whispering or talking quietly; so everybody can hear; aloud. * /The teacher read the final grades out loud./ * /Mary spoke out loud so the people standing nearby would hear./ * /Sometimes I find… … Dictionary of American idioms
out\ loud — adv. phr. In an ordinary speaking voice and not whispering or talking quietly; so everybody can hear; aloud. The teacher read the final grades out loud. Mary spoke out loud so the people standing nearby would hear. Sometimes I find it helpful to… … Словарь американских идиом
out loud — adverb Using the voice; not silently; aloud. Can you say red leather, yellow leather out loud several times, without a mistake? … Wiktionary
think out loud — See: THINK ALOUD … Dictionary of American idioms
think out loud — See: THINK ALOUD … Dictionary of American idioms
think\ out\ loud — • think aloud • think out loud v To say what you are thinking. I wish I had more money for Christmas presents, Father thought aloud. What did you say? said Mother. Father answered, I m sorry. I wasn t talking to you. I was thinking out loud … Словарь американских идиом
think out loud — to say your thoughts aloud. I m thinking out loud now, but it looks as if I can meet you Tuesday … New idioms dictionary
