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  1. "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. …

  2. 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.) …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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, …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Word for sound of a crowd talking all around you [closed]

    Apr 27, 2017 · Well, personally, I like din since it's always appropriate if the noise of a crowd is unpleasantly loud enough to be noticed in the first place. As far as things people haven't …

  9. 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, 10 months ago Modified 4 years, 10 months ago

  10. 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 …