1
: with the speaking voice in a way that can be clearly heard
She read the story aloud.
2
archaic
: in a loud manner : loudly
Examples of aloud in a Sentence
the mischievous teacher likes to call on the sleepiest-looking students to read aloud from the textbook
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If a question is deemed appropriate, the judge reads it aloud anonymously to the witness.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
The President read aloud some of the countries and their corresponding numbers, then handed the chart back to Lutnick.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
What’s eaten, refused, or withheld often reveals more than the characters ever say aloud.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
In several videos shared on social media, the cast applauded and celebrated as the nominations were read aloud and several cast members were recognized, including stars Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa, who appeared to be absorbing all the love from the cast and crew around them.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 22 July 2025
The President read aloud some of the countries and their corresponding numbers, then handed the chart back to Lutnick.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
What’s eaten, refused, or withheld often reveals more than the characters ever say aloud.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
In several videos shared on social media, the cast applauded and celebrated as the nominations were read aloud and several cast members were recognized, including stars Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa, who appeared to be absorbing all the love from the cast and crew around them.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 15 July 2025
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloud. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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aloud
adverb
: so as to be clearly heard
read aloud
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