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exclamation

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˌeks-klə-ˈmā-shən\
    • /ˌek.skləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˌeks-klə-ˈmā-shən\

Definitions of exclamation word

  • noun exclamation A sudden cry or remark, especially expressing surprise, anger, or pain. 1
  • countable noun exclamation An exclamation is a sound, word, or sentence that is spoken suddenly, loudly, or emphatically and that expresses excitement, admiration, shock, or anger. 0
  • noun exclamation an abrupt, emphatic, or excited cry or utterance; interjection; ejaculation 0
  • noun exclamation the act of exclaiming 0
  • noun exclamation the act of exclaiming; sudden, vehement utterance; outcry 0
  • noun exclamation something exclaimed; exclamatory word or phrase; interjection 0
See all 9 definitions of exclamation

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Parts of speech for Exclamation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Exclamation

exclamation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for exclamation

noun exclamation

  • shout — to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.
  • cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
  • yell — to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound; shout: He always yells when he is angry.
  • scream — to utter a loud, sharp, piercing cry.
  • howl — to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
All 18 Synonyms of exclamation

Antonyms for exclamation

noun exclamation

  • whisper — to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
All 3 Antonyms of exclamation

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