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Wordabulary

aloud

Pronunciation
Adverb A1 Beginner

Quick answer

In a voice loud enough to be heard, rather than silently.

"She read the letter aloud so everyone in the room could hear it."

Usage notes

"Aloud" describes speaking or reading with your voice, while "loudly" describes the volume of a sound in general.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She read the letter _____ so everyone in the room could hear it."

Answer: aloud

In your own words, what does "aloud" mean?

In a voice loud enough to be heard, rather than silently.

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