"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. …
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.) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
As an adverb, which word’s more idiomatic: “clear” or “clearly”?
Dec 12, 2024 · Then the post adds the OED's remark that: “ clear ” is also used adverbially to mean distinctly or clearly, as in “ loud and clear ” and “ high and clear.” The OED adds that “in …
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"?
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 …
"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 …