screaming

Everyday

1. Screaming is shouting very loudly in a high voice, because you are scared, hurt, angry or very excited. tree →
2. Screaming also describes a loud, high noise made by something, like brakes or wind. tree →
3. Screaming (informal) can describe something very bright or very strong, like «screaming colours». tree →

In the lessons

In stories, screaming shows strong feeling: fear, pain or excitement on a roller coaster. In safety lessons, screaming and shouting «Help!» is a way to get attention if a stranger grabs you or you are in danger. Phrases: «kicking and screaming», «screaming with laughter», «screaming match».

Examples

• The baby was screaming because she was hungry. tree →
• We were screaming on the roller coaster. tree →
• The fans were screaming for their team. tree →
• If someone grabs you, scream and run. tree →
• The brakes made a screaming sound. tree →
• She was screaming with laughter at the joke. tree →
• The wind was screaming around the house. tree →
• Stop screaming; the library is a quiet place. tree →
• Screaming with pain, they ran away. tree →

Note

It is the -ing form of «scream». Past form: screamed. «Dragged kicking and screaming» means made to do something you do not want. Screaming for fun indoors can scare people who think someone is hurt.