"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. Th...
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.) Application to …
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 intervention. What …
Should LOL be LA? "Aloud" and "Out loud", a history
May 6, 2016 · Is out loud a corruption of aloud or did it develop independently? (This question is not actually about LOL; it is simply about aloud and outloud.) Out loud is a much newer formation than …
single word requests - Neither loud nor quiet volume level - English ...
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 are yelling at …
adjectives - "More loudly" vs "louder". Correct usage - English ...
Jul 28, 2014 · 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 …
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, but then …
Should I use “speaker” or “loud speaker” to refer to the signal → ...
Aug 17, 2010 · I am a native german speaker, so I have absolutely no good intuitions when it comes to choosing the right alternative out of a candidate set. Today, one problem was: How should I call the …
The sound made when eating - English Language & Usage Stack …
Sep 27, 2013 · 7 I have a few people around me that are really loud eaters. I'm not telling them to be quiet while eating, of course - these aren't my children, but I digress. What the the word for the …
"Oh, for Pete's sake!" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 8, 2011 · Just curious as to where this expression came from and when it came into being. It's one that is commonly used (among other variations, e.g. "Oh for crying out loud!"), but where does it …