scream
scream
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "scream" is: /skɹiːm/
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
sk: /s/ (voiceless alveolar fricative) + /k/ (voiceless velar plosive)
riːm: /ɹ/ (alveolar approximant) + /iː/ (long high front vowel) + /m/ (bilabial nasal)
Word Form Variations
Verb forms:
Scream (present tense)
Screamed (past tense)
Screaming (present participle)
Screamed (past participle)
Noun form:
Scream (a loud, high-pitched cry)
There are no plural forms for the verb "scream."
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Verb
Definition: To utter a loud, high-pitched cry, often expressing pain, fear, or excitement.
Synonyms: yell, shout, shriek, howl
Antonyms: whisper, murmur, mutter
Noun
Definition: A loud, high-pitched cry.
Synonyms: shriek, yell, howl
Antonyms: whisper, murmur
Examples of Use
In Literature:
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart": "The old man groaned, and gasped, and struggled, at first hard; but of a sudden he ceased and still."
Stephen King's "Carrie": "Carrie let out a long, wordless scream, a sound of pure, unadulterated terror."
In Film and Television:
The horror film "Scream": The title itself is a reference to the act of screaming, often used as a trope in horror movies.
The reality TV show "American Idol": Contestants often "scream" with excitement or disappointment during auditions and results shows.
In Music:
The band "Metallica": Their song "Master of Puppets" includes the lyric, "Scream at the night, skyward all alone."
The singer Billie Eilish: Her music often incorporates dark themes and intense emotions, which can be expressed through screaming vocals.
In News and Journalism:
Newspaper headlines: "Market Crashes, Investors Scream in Horror" (hypothetical headline)
News reports: "Witnesses described hearing screams coming from the accident scene."
In Everyday Conversation:
Expressing fear or surprise: "I screamed when I saw the spider!"
Indicating excitement: "The crowd was screaming during the concert."
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Scream
"I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream!" — Howard Johnson (famous jingle)
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper and our voices to scream their names." — Anonymous
"Sometimes, you just have to scream until someone hears you." — Anonymous
"Art is the scream of the soul in the face of the world." — Anonymous
"The scream of the oppressed will echo through history until justice is done." — Anonymous
"Behind every polite smile is a scream for freedom." — Anonymous
"The loudest screams often come from the quietest souls." — Anonymous
"In the silence of the night, even a whisper can sound like a scream." — Anonymous
"When you can’t find the words to express your pain, let your soul scream." — Anonymous
"Hope is the quiet whisper that persists when the world’s screams grow deafening." — Anonymous
Etymology
The word "scream" has a long history! It comes from old English and is related to similar words in other languages like Dutch, German, and Scandinavian.
The earliest known use of "scream" was around the 12th century. Back then, it meant to make a loud, high-pitched cry, often out of fear, pain, or excitement. It's interesting to think that the way we express strong emotions with a loud cry has been around for so long!
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Scream
While "scream" doesn't feature in many common idioms, here are some phrases and expressions that use it or its synonyms:
Scream blue murder: To shout very loudly, often in anger or protest.
Scream for help: To shout loudly for help.
Scream bloody murder: A more intense version of "scream blue murder."
Scream queen: A female actress who specializes in horror films, often portraying characters who scream a lot.
At the top of your lungs: To shout as loudly as possible.
Raise a racket: To make a lot of noise.
Howl like a banshee: To scream very loudly and wildly.
Make a scene: To create a disturbance by shouting or crying.
These phrases and idioms convey the idea of loud, emotional expression, which is the core meaning of "scream."
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Definition of scream from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
