aloud

[ uh-loud ]

adverb

1. with the normal tone and volume of the speaking voice, as distinguished from whisperingly:

   They could not speak aloud in the library.

2. vocally, as distinguished from mentally:

   He read the book aloud.

3. with a loud voice; loudly:

   to cry aloud in grief.

aloud

/ əˈlaʊd /

adverb

1. in a normal voice; not in a whisper
2. in a spoken voice; not silently
3. archaic.
   in a loud voice

Word History and Origins

Origin of aloud¹

First recorded in 1325–75; a- ¹, loud

Example Sentences

The media, which had once sought out the glow of his star, now run headlines pointing out that Im’s name, when read aloud, sounds like the word for “debt.”

From Los Angeles Times

Girls Aloud are to release a new version of their hit single I'll Stand By You, with the lead vocal sung entirely by their late bandmate Sarah Harding.

From BBC

Meanwhile, ITV will screen highlights of the recent Girls Aloud tour on 17 November, marking what would have been Harding's 43rd birthday.

From BBC

"It really is a special celebration of Sarah, and also Girls Aloud's involvement with Children In Need over the years," singer Nadine Coyle said.

From BBC

While fellow panelist Cheryl Cole — the Girls Aloud member and future mother of Payne’s son, Bear — seemed charmed, Cowell was less certain about Payne’s solo star power.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• loudly