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shout vs speak

speak vs shout

shout is a noun but speak is not a noun.

shout and speak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shout Yes No Yes No
speak No No Yes No
As verbs, speak is a hypernym of shout; that is, speak is a word with a broader meaning than shout:
  • shout: utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
  • speak: express in speech
Other hypernyms of shout include mouth, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize.
shout (noun) speak (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
shout (verb) speak (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking) express in speech
utter a sudden loud cry exchange thoughts; talk with
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy use language
use foul or abusive language towards give a speech to
make a characteristic or natural sound
Difference between shout and speak

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