
"Loud" and "loudly": how to use them? [duplicate]
Which one should I use? Play music loud Play music loudly I think "play music loudly" is right but "play music loud" is used more. Please tell me your opinion and the reason why you choose it. …
Were clothes called "loud" because they actually made a noise?
Oct 4, 2020 · A loud shirt According to Etymology.com, the adjective loud with its meaning of flamboyant, bright colours can be traced back to the late nineteenth century. loud (adj.) …
What does the expression "for crying out loud" mean? [closed]
Because 'for crying out loud' is a substitute for something else, it is difficult to find its meaning. Whereas, if you said 'for Christ's sake', it would be clear that this was an appeal for divine …
less loud vs quiet - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Nov 5, 2019 · Can you say « Please be less loud! »? I know you could say be quiet, but if you want to convey the sense that the level of noise was above acceptable, would it be …
etymology - Deconstructing 'for crying out loud' - English …
How did the phrase/idiom for crying out loud come about? I don't understand what is "for" doing here. For X means that X is a requirement that has to be fulfilled. Why don't you do it *for X* …
What is the term for saying something out loud that you wish for
Jun 3, 2023 · I remember there is a term/saying for accidentally speaking something out loud about what you secretly wish for. For example: you like someone, but you aren't awared of it, …
single word requests - Neither loud nor quiet volume level
Aug 13, 2017 · What's a word that can describe a level of volume that is neither loud nor quiet. Say for example you go into a classroom and people are talking. It's not so loud that people …
adjectives - "More loudly" vs "louder". Correct usage - English ...
What is the correct usage of the adjective "loud"? Please sing louder Please sing more loudly I came across this in one of the quizzes at office, and as per them, the correct answer was …
How do I read aloud a range of years with a slash?
Feb 17, 2024 · How do I read "During the 2002/2003 season" out loud? Should I say the word "slash" or replace it with “and” or "to"?
Is there a word that describes a loud exhale from the mouth to …
Dec 25, 2020 · Is there a word that describes a loud exhale from the mouth to indicate tiredness? [closed] Ask Question Asked 4 years, 9 months ago Modified 4 years, 9 months ago