--- title: S — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 16 description: The 2316 words of the English dictionary under S, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/16/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / S # S — The English dictionary · page 16 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Scouring means rubbing hard to make clean and shiny.[↗](../../scouring/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Scouring means searching all over a place for someone or something.[↗](../../scouring/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dick was scouring the pots in the kitchen.[↗](../../scouring/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The king set his soldiers scouring the country.[↗](../../scouring/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We are scouring the beach for shells.[↗](../../scouring/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · And your covenant with death shall be disannulled and your agreement with the nether-world shall not stand; when the scouring scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it, (Prophets ISA.28.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scouring/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **scouse** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK) Scouse is the accent and dialect of people from Liverpool in north-west England.[↗](../../scouse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK) Scouse is a meat and vegetable stew, a traditional Liverpool dish.[↗](../../scouse/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (UK, informal) A Scouser is a person from Liverpool.[↗](../../scouse/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* (UK) She has a strong Scouse accent.[↗](../../scouse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · (UK) The Beatles were Scousers from Liverpool.[↗](../../scouse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · (UK) Nan made a big pot of Scouse for tea.[↗](../../scouse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (UK) "That's boss, la!" is how a Scouser might say "That's great, mate!"[↗](../../scouse/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (UK) Scouse stew is made with lamb or beef, potatoes and onions.[↗](../../scouse/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (UK) Our teacher is a Scouser and supports Everton.[↗](../../scouse/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **scouser** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, informal) A person from Liverpool, a city in north-west England.[↗](../../scouser/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* "Scouse" is also the Liverpool accent and dialect, and a beef or lamb stew eaten there.[↗](../../scouser/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My uncle is a Scouser and supports Liverpool.[↗](../../scouser/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She has a strong Scouse accent.[↗](../../scouser/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Beatles were four Scousers.[↗](../../scouser/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We ate scouse, a hot stew, in Liverpool.[↗](../../scouser/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Scousers are known for their sense of humour.[↗](../../scouser/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · "That's boss!" said the Scouser, meaning "That's great!"[↗](../../scouser/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **scout** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A scout is a member of a club for young people (Scouts) who go camping, help others and learn skills outdoors.[↗](../../scout/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A scout is someone sent ahead to look around and bring back news.[↗](../../scout/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To scout, or scout around, is to look around to find something.[↗](../../scout/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A talent scout looks for good players or performers.[↗](../../scout/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* 24 scouts go camping.[↗](../../scout/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Each tent holds 4 scouts.[↗](../../scout/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The scouts sold 60 boxes of cookies.[↗](../../scout/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many tents are needed?[↗](../../scout/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My brother earned his first-aid badge in Scouts.[↗](../../scout/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The scout motto is «Be prepared».[↗](../../scout/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The captain sent a scout ahead to check the path.[↗](../../scout/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · We scouted around for a good place to camp.[↗](../../scout/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Through the long black night the savage scouts wriggle, snake-like, among the grass without stirring a blade.[↗](../../scout/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **scowl** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb) To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.[↗](../../scowl/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) An angry frown on someone's face.[↗](../../scowl/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old man scowled at the children kicking the ball.[↗](../../scowl/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She scowled when she lost the game.[↗](../../scowl/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Go away,» he said with a scowl.[↗](../../scowl/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat gave me a scowl and walked off.[↗](../../scowl/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad scowled at the bill.[↗](../../scowl/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop scowling and say thank you.[↗](../../scowl/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her scowl turned into a smile when she saw the cake.[↗](../../scowl/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She scowled, and was very cross, but the Master-maid did not trouble herself about that.[↗](../../scowl/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **scowling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Present participle of «scowl»: making an angry, cross face with lowered eyebrows.[↗](../../scowling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* adjective Looking angry: «a scowling giant».[↗](../../scowling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The giant was scowling at the children.[↗](../../scowling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Why are you scowling?[↗](../../scowling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She sat scowling in the corner after losing the game.[↗](../../scowling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A scowling face looked out of the window.[↗](../../scowling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He stopped scowling when he saw the cake.[↗](../../scowling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher walked in scowling.[↗](../../scowling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **scrabble** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To scratch or grope about quickly with your hands or claws, looking for something or trying to hold on: he scrabbled in his pocket for a coin.[↗](../../scrabble/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To struggle or hurry to get something.[↗](../../scrabble/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (Scrabble, a name) a board game in which players make words with letter tiles and score points.[↗](../../scrabble/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mole scrabbled and scraped his way up to the sunlight.[↗](../../scrabble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog scrabbled at the door.[↗](../../scrabble/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She scrabbled in her bag for her keys.[↗](../../scrabble/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The kitten scrabbled up the curtain.[↗](../../scrabble/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We played Scrabble after dinner.[↗](../../scrabble/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · «Quiz» on a triple word score earned lots of points in Scrabble.[↗](../../scrabble/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He scrabbled for a handhold on the rocks.[↗](../../scrabble/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And he changed his demeanour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard.[↗](../../scrabble/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.21.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scrabble/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **scraggy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Scraggy means thin and bony, with little flesh on it.[↗](../../scraggy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old hen had scraggy legs.[↗](../../scraggy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The scraggy dog was very hungry.[↗](../../scraggy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His scraggy neck stuck out of his collar.[↗](../../scraggy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **scramble** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb) To climb or move quickly and awkwardly, using your hands and feet.[↗](../../scramble/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To hurry or push against others to get something.[↗](../../scramble/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "scramble for seats".[↗](../../scramble/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To mix up eggs and cook them, stirring them in a pan.[↗](../../scramble/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (verb) To mix something up so it cannot be understood, like a secret code or letters.[↗](../../scramble/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (verb) For fighter planes to take off quickly in an emergency.[↗](../../scramble/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (noun) A rush or struggle; a hurried climb; a motorbike race over rough ground.[↗](../../scramble/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We scrambled up the rocks to see the sea.[↗](../../scramble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a mad scramble for the last cake.[↗](../../scramble/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you scramble some eggs for breakfast?[↗](../../scramble/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Unscramble these letters to make a word: "dbir".[↗](../../scramble/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fighter jets scrambled to meet the unknown plane.[↗](../../scramble/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In history we learned about the Scramble for Africa.[↗](../../scramble/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Everyone scrambled to find their coats when the bell rang.[↗](../../scramble/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He managed, however, to scramble out with wet sleeves and bespattered trousers.[↗](../../scramble/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **scrambled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (of eggs) Beaten and cooked in a pan while being stirred, so they become soft lumps.[↗](../../scrambled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Mixed up so it makes no sense or cannot be read: scrambled letters, a scrambled signal.[↗](../../scrambled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb, past) Climbed or moved quickly and awkwardly.[↗](../../scrambled/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "We scrambled up the hill."[↗](../../scrambled/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (informal) Confused.[↗](../../scrambled/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "My brain is scrambled."[↗](../../scrambled/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I had scrambled eggs on toast for breakfast.[↗](../../scrambled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Unscramble these scrambled words: "olohcs" = "school".[↗](../../scrambled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The TV picture was scrambled.[↗](../../scrambled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We scrambled to safety as the wave came in.[↗](../../scrambled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · After the long test, my brain felt scrambled.[↗](../../scrambled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The spy sent a scrambled message.[↗](../../scrambled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Then, recollecting themselves, they scrambled to their feet, and looked more than commonly foolish.[↗](../../scrambled/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **scrap** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A scrap is a small piece of something, such as paper or cloth.[↗](../../scrap/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Scraps are bits of food left over after a meal.[↗](../../scrap/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Scrap is old metal or other material that is thrown away or recycled.[↗](../../scrap/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To scrap something means to get rid of it or cancel it.[↗](../../scrap/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A scrap is a small fight or argument (informal).[↗](../../scrap/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Use scrap paper for your working out.[↗](../../scrap/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We fed the food scraps to the chickens.[↗](../../scrap/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old car was sold for scrap.[↗](../../scrap/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The school scrapped the plan for a new pool.[↗](../../scrap/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There isn't a scrap of food left.[↗](../../scrap/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Two boys got into a scrap in the playground.[↗](../../scrap/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She glued scraps of fabric onto her collage.[↗](../../scrap/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Trembling with joy, he picked every scrap he could see, and placed it in his wallet.[↗](../../scrap/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And he shall cause the house to be scraped within round about, and they shall pour out the mortar that they scrape off without the city into an unclean place.[↗](../../scrap/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.14.41, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scrap/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And if the plague come again, and break out in the house, after that the stones have been taken out, and after the house hath been scraped, and after it is plastered; (Torah LEV.14.43, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scrap/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **scrapbook** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A book with blank pages where you stick pictures, tickets, photos, cuttings and notes to remember things.[↗](../../scrapbook/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Verb: to make scrapbooks as a hobby.[↗](../../scrapbook/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I stuck the concert ticket in my scrapbook.[↗](../../scrapbook/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class made a scrapbook about the rainforest.[↗](../../scrapbook/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma showed us her old scrapbook.[↗](../../scrapbook/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The scrapbook had 40 pages, and I filled 25, so 15 are left.[↗](../../scrapbook/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She scrapbooks every holiday.[↗](../../scrapbook/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We found clues in a dusty scrapbook in the attic.[↗](../../scrapbook/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **scrape** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To scrape means to rub something with a hard or sharp edge to remove something, like mud from shoes.[↗](../../scrape/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To scrape means to hurt your skin by rubbing it on something rough.[↗](../../scrape/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A scrape is a small injury like that, or a scratching sound.[↗](../../scrape/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A scrape is also a difficult situation.[↗](../../scrape/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To scrape through means to only just pass.[↗](../../scrape/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I fell and scraped my knee.[↗](../../scrape/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Scrape the mud off your boots.[↗](../../scrape/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad scraped the ice off the car window.[↗](../../scrape/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She scraped through her test.[↗](../../scrape/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The boys got into a scrape with the farmer.[↗](../../scrape/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We scraped together enough money for a present.[↗](../../scrape/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The chair scraped loudly on the floor.[↗](../../scrape/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Then get down, and scrape off the foam with a knife.[↗](../../scrape/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And he shall cause the house to be scraped within round about, and they shall pour out the mortar that they scrape off without the city into an unclean place.[↗](../../scrape/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.14.41, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scrape/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself therewith; and he sat among the ashes.[↗](../../scrape/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.2.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scrape/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And they shall destroy the walls of Tyre, and break down her towers; I will also scrape her dust from her, and make her a bare rock.[↗](../../scrape/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.26.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../scrape/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **scraping** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Scraping means pulling something hard or sharp across a surface, often to remove something: scraping mud off your boots.[↗](../../scraping/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Scraping is also the rough, harsh sound this makes.[↗](../../scraping/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Scraping means hurting your skin by rubbing it on something rough: scraping your knee.[↗](../../scraping/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Scrapings are the small bits that come off when you scrape something.[↗](../../scraping/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Scraping (by, through) means only just managing: scraping through a test, scraping by on little money.[↗](../../scraping/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dad is scraping the ice off the windscreen.[↗](../../scraping/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I heard a scraping sound under the floorboards.[↗](../../scraping/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She fell off her scooter, scraping both knees.[↗](../../scraping/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We are scraping the last bits of cake mix from the bowl.[↗](../../scraping/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientist looked at the scrapings under a microscope.[↗](../../scraping/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He is only just scraping through in maths this term.[↗](../../scraping/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop scraping your chair on the floor\![↗](../../scraping/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The family is scraping by on one small wage.[↗](../../scraping/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The folk were just sitting down to their soup, and the goodwife scraping the pot.[↗](../../scraping/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **scraps** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Scraps are small pieces of something, especially left over, like scraps of paper or cloth.[↗](../../scraps/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Food scraps are bits of food left after a meal.[↗](../../scraps/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Scrap (metal) is old metal collected to be used again.[↗](../../scraps/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A scrap is also a small fight.[↗](../../scraps/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* «Scraps» is also the verb: «he scraps the plan» means he throws it away.[↗](../../scraps/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Put the food scraps in the compost bin.[↗](../../scraps/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We made a collage from scraps of coloured paper.[↗](../../scraps/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't feed the dog scraps from the table.[↗](../../scraps/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Old cars are crushed and sold as scrap metal.[↗](../../scraps/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The boys got into a scrap in the playground.[↗](../../scraps/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The poor puppy lived on scraps.[↗](../../scraps/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · All kinds of things swam over her--shavings, bits of straw, and scraps of old newspapers.[↗](../../scraps/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **scratch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To scratch is to rub your skin with your nails, usually because it itches.[↗](../../scratch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To scratch is to make a mark or cut on a surface with something sharp or rough.[↗](../../scratch/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A scratch is a thin mark or small cut.[↗](../../scratch/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «From scratch» means from the very beginning, with nothing ready-made.[↗](../../scratch/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To scratch out means to cross out or rub out writing so that it can no longer be read.[↗](../../scratch/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't scratch your mosquito bite.[↗](../../scratch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat scratched my arm.[↗](../../scratch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There's a scratch on the car door.[↗](../../scratch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Clean the scratch and put on a plaster.[↗](../../scratch/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We made the cake from scratch.[↗](../../scratch/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He scratched his head, puzzled.[↗](../../scratch/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My homework wasn't up to scratch.[↗](../../scratch/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't scratch the table with your fork.[↗](../../scratch/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "You must be scratched out, then," said Ole-Luk-Oie.[↗](../../scratch/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **scratchy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Scratchy cloth or material feels rough and makes your skin itch.[↗](../../scratchy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A scratchy sound or voice is rough, harsh or crackly, like an old record.[↗](../../scratchy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A scratchy throat feels sore and dry.[↗](../../scratchy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Scratchy writing or drawing is made of rough, untidy lines.[↗](../../scratchy/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* This wool jumper is too scratchy to wear.[↗](../../scratchy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I've got a scratchy throat, so I might be getting a cold.[↗](../../scratchy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old record made a scratchy sound.[↗](../../scratchy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The witch spoke in a scratchy voice.[↗](../../scratchy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The label in my shirt is scratchy.[↗](../../scratchy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His handwriting was small and scratchy.[↗](../../scratchy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Hay feels scratchy on your legs.[↗](../../scratchy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **scream** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To cry out with a loud high sound because of fear, pain, anger or excitement.[↗](../../scream/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A loud high cry.[↗](../../scream/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* "It was a scream" means very funny (informal).[↗](../../scream/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She screamed when she saw the spider.[↗](../../scream/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We heard a scream from the playground.[↗](../../scream/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · If a stranger grabs you, scream and run.[↗](../../scream/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The kids screamed with joy on the roller coaster.[↗](../../scream/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby screamed all night.[↗](../../scream/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't scream inside; use your indoor voice.[↗](../../scream/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “I flewed!” he screamed while still in mid-air.[↗](../../scream/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **screaming** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Screaming is shouting very loudly in a high voice, because you are scared, hurt, angry or very excited.[↗](../../screaming/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Screaming also describes a loud, high noise made by something, like brakes or wind.[↗](../../screaming/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Screaming (informal) can describe something very bright or very strong, like «screaming colours».[↗](../../screaming/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The baby was screaming because she was hungry.[↗](../../screaming/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We were screaming on the roller coaster.[↗](../../screaming/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fans were screaming for their team.[↗](../../screaming/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If someone grabs you, scream and run.[↗](../../screaming/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The brakes made a screaming sound.[↗](../../screaming/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She was screaming with laughter at the joke.[↗](../../screaming/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The wind was screaming around the house.[↗](../../screaming/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop screaming; the library is a quiet place.[↗](../../screaming/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Screaming with pain, they ran away.[↗](../../screaming/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) … [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/15/) **16** [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/17/) … [127](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/127/) - ← previous: [page 15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/15/) - next →: [page 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