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Aloud vs. Out loud
Aloud
/əˈlaʊd/Examples:
She read the story aloud to the eager class.His laughter rang aloud, echoing through the halls.The poem recited aloud brought tears to her eyes.
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Out loud
/aʊt laʊd/Examples:
She read the poem out loud to the class, captivating everyone.The children laughed as they practiced their lines out loud.He voiced his thoughts out loud during the meeting, surprising colleagues.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that out loud is used to focus on the act of speaking so it tends to be used in contexts where something is spoken in such a way that others can hear it.
- Use aloud for reading, speaking, or thinking in a way that's intended to be heard or could be noticed.
- Out loud often implies a little more emphasis on the volume or public nature of something, while aloud can be quieter.
- When you think or imagine something aloud, it means you are actually saying it out loud to others.
- Both are used to mean something is audible, but context can help you decide which to use.
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