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  1. 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.) …

  2. "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. …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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"?

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 5 years ago Modified 5 years ago

  7. What's the difference between a "monologue" and a "soliloquy"?

    Mar 7, 2011 · A soliloquy is a character making a speech, usually when alone. To get it off his chest, and of course so the audience know what he's thinking. Most famously, Shakespeare's …

  8. "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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. Scottish idiom for people talking too much

    Jul 3, 2023 · I'm trying to find a Scottish colloquial idiom that means that people talk too much (especially in a gossipping, hot air, or inconsequential way). Perhaps this might be along lines …