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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In his final February 2024 report, Hur found that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency, including reading classified information aloud to Zwonitzer and revealing sensitive military and foreign policy in Afghanistan.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
When once-unspeakable truths break through and are finally said aloud, that is a win.
—Marcus Anthony Hunter, Time, 19 June 2026
The agreement was read aloud by a senior administration official on a call with reporters.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Additionally, the app can speak words aloud with the correct pronunciation.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
When once-unspeakable truths break through and are finally said aloud, that is a win.
—Marcus Anthony Hunter, Time, 19 June 2026
The agreement was read aloud by a senior administration official on a call with reporters.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Additionally, the app can speak words aloud with the correct pronunciation.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for aloud
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“Aloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloud. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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aloud
adverb
: so as to be clearly heard
read aloud
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