B2verb 1K

Scream

🇬🇧 UK /["/skriːm/","/skriːmz/","/skriːmd/","/ˈskriːmɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/skriːm/","/skriːmz/","/skriːmd/","/ˈskriːmɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Scream

to give a loud, high shout, because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.

In simple words: A loud noise made when someone is very scared or angry.

Scream in a sentence

• She decided to scream at the top of her lungs to express her frustration.
• The child began to scream when he couldn't find his mother in the store.
• The horror movie made me scream several times throughout the film.
• He heard a loud scream coming from the dark woods.
• When the roller coaster reached the top, everyone began to scream with excitement.
• The painting seemed to scream at me with its vivid colors and chaotic lines.
• Her poems always scream passion and emotion.
• In his anguish, he wanted to scream but no sound came out.

How to use Scream

Used in various contexts, from expressing fear to excitement. In formal situations, it may be considered too emotive. Suitable for informal conversations, but avoid in professional settings.

Grammar pattern

scream + object

Memory hint

Sounds like ' scream' - imagine someone seeing a spider and letting out a loud scream.

Related words

Collocations with Scream

• aloud
• loudly
• silently
• want to
• try to
• begin to
• after
• at
• for
• begin screaming
• start screaming
• scream your head off
• aloud
• loudly
• silently
• want to
• try to
• begin to
• after
• at
• for
• begin screaming
• start screaming
• scream your head off

Synonyms for Scream

• shout
• yell
• cry out
• call
• holler

Opposites of Scream

• whisper
• silence

Common mistakes with Scream

• Using 'scream' as a synonym for 'shout' when the meaning differs.
• Confusing it with 'yell' which can imply anger.
• Incorrectly thinking 'scream' can only refer to fear, while it can also mean excitement.

Frequently asked questions about Scream

What does Scream mean?

A loud noise made when someone is very scared or angry.

What is the definition of Scream?

to give a loud, high shout, because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.

How do you use Scream in a sentence?

She decided to scream at the top of her lungs to express her frustration.

Can you give another example of Scream?

The child began to scream when he couldn't find his mother in the store.

What are synonyms for Scream?

Common alternatives include shout, yell, cry out, call, holler.

What is the opposite of Scream?

Opposite meanings include whisper, silence.

What words go with Scream?

It commonly pairs with aloud, loudly, silently, want to, try to, begin to, after, at, for, begin screaming, start screaming, scream your head off, aloud, loudly, silently, want to, try to, begin to, after, at, for, begin screaming, start screaming, scream your head off.

What are common mistakes when using Scream?

Using 'scream' as a synonym for 'shout' when the meaning differs. Confusing it with 'yell' which can imply anger. Incorrectly thinking 'scream' can only refer to fear, while it can also mean excitement.

How do you pronounce Scream?

US: /["/skriːm/","/skriːmz/","/skriːmd/","/ˈskriːmɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/skriːm/","/skriːmz/","/skriːmd/","/ˈskriːmɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Scream?

Used in various contexts, from expressing fear to excitement. In formal situations, it may be considered too emotive. Suitable for informal conversations, but avoid in professional settings.

What CEFR level is Scream?

"Scream" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.