shout out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Say something loudly and suddenly
Why “out”? A strong reaction appears suddenly in words, sound, action, or behaviour.
“Someone shouted out the answer.”
“A fan shouted out her name.”
Don't confuse with
Shout out means say something loudly and suddenly. Shout back means reply by yelling.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
shout back
A contrast learners often mix up
Reply by yelling
act out
Same out pattern: outburst
Perform a scene, story, or plan with actions; Express feelings through aggressive or attention-seeking behaviour
burst out
Same out pattern: outburst
Suddenly start laughing, crying, or making another strong sound; Say something suddenly and forcefully; Leave a place suddenly and forcefully; (of a sound or song) Suddenly begin loudly
cry out
Same out pattern: outburst
Make a loud sudden sound, often in pain or surprise
freak out
Same out pattern: outburst
Suddenly become very anxious or upset
lash out
Same out pattern: outburst
Suddenly attack someone with words or violence
stress out
Same out pattern: outburst
Make someone very anxious
shout at
Same base verb: shout
Speak loudly toward someone, often angrily
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