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wail vs shout out

shout out vs wail

wail is a noun but shout out is not a noun.

wail and shout out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wail Yes No Yes No
shout out No No Yes No
As verbs, shout out is a hypernym of wail; that is, shout out is a word with a broader meaning than wail:
  • wail: emit long loud cries
  • shout out: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of wail include call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, squall, yell.
wail (noun) shout out (noun)
a cry of sorrow and grief
wail (verb) shout out (verb)
cry weakly or softly utter a sudden loud cry
emit long loud cries utter in a very loud voice
Difference between wail and shout out

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