1
: with the speaking voice in a way that can be clearly heard
She read the story aloud.
2
archaic
: in a loud manner : loudly
Examples of aloud in a Sentence
the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook
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On Sunday night, as Hell Week began, our class leader read the full speech aloud—his way of aligning and inspiring us for the grueling days ahead.
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Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Some council members wondered aloud how the family had succeeded in reversing public sentiment.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
Ben listened closely to a speech read aloud by Michal, which included clues to the number order and nods to their relationship.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The ads were read aloud in Black churches and in barbershops, harnessing the power of what Giesberg describes as an elaborate Black grapevine.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
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Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Some council members wondered aloud how the family had succeeded in reversing public sentiment.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
Ben listened closely to a speech read aloud by Michal, which included clues to the number order and nods to their relationship.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The ads were read aloud in Black churches and in barbershops, harnessing the power of what Giesberg describes as an elaborate Black grapevine.
—Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloud. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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aloud
adverb
: so as to be clearly heard
read aloud
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