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holler vs shout

shout vs holler

holler and shout both are nouns.

holler and shout both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
holler Yes No Yes No
shout Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shout is a hypernym of holler; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than holler:
  • holler: a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
  • shout: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of holler include call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell.
As verbs, holler and shout are synonyms defined as:
  • holler and shout: utter a sudden loud cry
Other synonyms of holler include call, cry, hollo, scream, shout out, squall, yell.
As verbs, shout is a hypernym of holler; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than holler:
  • holler: shout out
  • shout: utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
holler (noun) shout (noun)
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a small valley between mountains
holler (verb) shout (verb)
complain utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
utter a sudden loud cry utter a sudden loud cry
shout out utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
use foul or abusive language towards
Difference between holler and shout

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