scream

UK
/skriːm/
US
/skrim/

Translations

screamverb
screamed
Past Simple
screamed
Past Participle
screaming
Gerund
UK
/skriːm/
US
/skriːm/
He would scream at the top of his lungs during the concert.
Он орал во весь голос во время концерта.
The child started to scream when he didn't get the toy.
Ребенок начал вопить, когда не получил игрушку.
She began to scream when she saw the spider.
Она начала кричать, когда увидела паука.
Additional translations
screamnoun
screams
pl
UK
/skriːm/
US
/skrim/
The scream echoed through the empty halls.
Крик эхом разнесся по пустым коридорам.
Her scream of excitement was heard by everyone.
Ее визг от восторга услышали все.
Additional translations
screamadjective
more scream
Comp.
most scream
Super.
UK
/skriːm/
US
/skriːm/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something involving or characterized by screaming.

Definitions

screamverb
To emit a loud, sharp, piercing cry or sound.
She screamed when she saw the spider on her bed.
To speak or shout in a loud, high-pitched voice.
The coach screamed instructions to the players from the sidelines.
To make a loud noise as a result of extreme emotion, such as fear, anger, or excitement.
The fans screamed in excitement when the band took the stage.
To produce a loud, high-pitched sound, often as a result of mechanical or electronic malfunction.
The alarm clock screamed until I finally turned it off.
To conspicuously express or display a particular quality or message, often in a way that is impossible to ignore.
His bright red suit screamed confidence.
screamnoun
A loud, high-pitched sound made by a person or animal, typically as an expression of fear, pain, or excitement.
The scream of the child echoed through the hallway as she saw the spider.
A loud, piercing sound or noise, often used to describe something mechanical or non-human.
The scream of the siren could be heard from miles away.
An informal term for something or someone that is very funny or entertaining.
The comedian's performance was a scream, leaving the audience in stitches.
screamadjective
Used before a noun to denote something involving or characterized by screaming.
The store sells scream masks for Halloween.