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- pronunciation:
- ihk
skleIm
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
exclaims, exclaiming, exclaimed |
| definition 1: |
When someone exclaims, they speak suddenly and with strong feeling.
The crowd exclaimed loudly when the winner of the contest was announced. It was a big surprise to everybody.
- similar words:
- cry out, shout, yell
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| definition 2: |
When you exclaim something, you say it in a loud voice and with strong feeling.
"Oh no!" exclaimed Joe's mother when she remembered the cake was still in the oven.- similar words:
- call, cry, shout, yell
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| derivation: |
exclaimer (n.) |
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