Loud
Example: The music is loud during the evening party
Definition
"Loud" describes a sound that is strong, powerful, and easily heard, often to the point of being intrusive or overwhelming. For example, when the music is loud during the evening party, it means the sound is very intense and noticeable.
Etymology
The word "loud" originates from Old English "hlūd," meaning 'making a great noise.' It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the long history of describing strong sounds. Did you know that "loud" has maintained a very consistent meaning throughout its history?
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"Loud" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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