scream
Because it is a word with a single syllable, scream is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofscream
- A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
- A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
- Used as an intensifier
Example: "We had a real scream of a time at the beach."
- (printers' slang) exclamation mark
- To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.
- To move quickly; to race.
Example: "He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill."
- To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.
Example: "Do you know what screams "I'm obnoxious"? People who feel the need to comment on every little thing they notice."
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