English · Word Candidate

aloud

/əˈlaʊd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Meaning · English

With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly.

Adverb

Try speaking aloud rather than whispering.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Audibly, as opposed to silently/quietly.

Adverb

speaking aloud rather than thinking thoughts privately

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Adjective

When you are meditating with sound, it can be aloud or it can be silent

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “aloud” mean?

With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly.

Is “aloud” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.