1
: with the speaking voice in a way that can be clearly heard
She read the story aloud.
2
archaic
: in a loud manner : loudly
Examples of aloud in a Sentence
the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook
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Hoffman's slider was so effective that day, Harper reportedly wondered aloud why Hoffman wasn't pitching out of the Phillies' bullpen.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
The text has been called America’s first viral communications event: Its content gripped and inspired Americans, who loudly read it aloud on the street and in bars, spreading Paine’s message.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday night, after Miami beat the Warriors so badly (114-98) that Golden State might want to rethink its choice not to pursue Butler, one prominent Heat player wondered aloud if this sensitive situation might continue past the Feb. 6 trade deadline — into the summer and perhaps even beyond.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
When Buck wonders aloud if his father was a time-traveller, Roger is so weird about it that he’s forced to confess his ancestor’s true parentage.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
The text has been called America’s first viral communications event: Its content gripped and inspired Americans, who loudly read it aloud on the street and in bars, spreading Paine’s message.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday night, after Miami beat the Warriors so badly (114-98) that Golden State might want to rethink its choice not to pursue Butler, one prominent Heat player wondered aloud if this sensitive situation might continue past the Feb. 6 trade deadline — into the summer and perhaps even beyond.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
When Buck wonders aloud if his father was a time-traveller, Roger is so weird about it that he’s forced to confess his ancestor’s true parentage.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloud. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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aloud
adverb
: so as to be clearly heard
read aloud
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