scream
Meaning
To scream means to make a loud, high-pitched sound, often as an expression of strong emotion such as fear, excitement, or pain.
💡 A common mistake is using "scream" when referring to a quiet shout; "shout" is more appropriate in those cases.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
walked
into
the
caf
é
and
saw
her
friends
standing
behind
the
table
with
small
presents
and
smiling
faces
.
When
the
lights
switched
on
and
they
shouted
'Surprise
!
'
,
she
couldn't
help
but
scream
with
happiness
.
Everyone
laughed
and
hugged
each
other
,
and
the
room
felt
warm
and
relaxed
as
soft
music
played
.
They
sat
down
and
talked
about
their
plans
for
the
weekend
while
the
waiter
brought
a
chocolate
cake
.
If
the
caf
é
had
been
crowded
,
it
would
have
been
much
harder
to
organize
the
surprise
,
but
the
afternoon
turned
out
perfectly
.
Common Phrases
scream in fear
scream for help
scream with joy
Synonyms
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