shouted

Shouted is the past tense and past participle of the verb shout. It describes the act of producing a loud vocalization, often to attract attention, express strong emotion, or issue a command. Shouted can function both transitively and intransitively: he shouted from the balcony; she shouted his name; they shouted instructions across the field.

Pronunciation and form: The standard pronunciation in General American and Received Pronunciation is /ˈʃaʊtɪd/. The base form is shout; the -ed suffix in this case typically adds a separate syllable, yielding two syllables in most dialects.

Usage: In narrative and informal contexts, "shouted" conveys volume and intensity more than the simple verb "said." It implies audible loudness beyond ordinary conversation, and can indicate urgency, anger, excitement, or warning. The phrase "shout" can be used with a direct object ("shouted his name"), with a prepositional phrase ("shouted to the crowd"), or as part of reported speech.

Related forms: The present tense is shout; the third-person singular is shouts; the past participle is also "shouted." The phrase "shout out" has a separate, idiomatic meaning.

Origin: The verb is of Germanic origin, with cognates in other Germanic languages. It is attested in Old English and evolved into the modern form "shout." The noun "shout" shares the same origin and is used for the act or sound itself.

Examples: She shouted, "Help!" across the river. They shouted with laughter at the joke. He has shouted several warnings today.