B1adverblanguageeducation
US/əˈlaʊd/
UK/əˈlaʊd/
in a voice that other people can hear, not silently
In context
The teacher asked each student to read a paragraph aloud.
He laughed aloud when he saw the funny message.
I was thinking aloud, so please ignore what I just said.
Words that go with aloud
verb + adverb
- read aloudShe likes to read aloud to her children.
- think aloudHe often thinks aloud while he cooks.
- say aloudPlease say the words aloud so I can hear them.
- laugh aloudI almost laughed aloud in the quiet room.
- wonder aloudShe wondered aloud whether the trip was a good idea.
- speak aloudTry to speak aloud when you practice English.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please read loud the text.Correct: Please read the text aloud.