Meaning
To make a loud, high cry because you are afraid, hurt, or excited.
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Word origin
From Middle English scremen, a word of northern Germanic origin.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- scremen
Grammar
Examples
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"Screamed" is the past form of "scream".
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After "do not" you use the base form "scream".
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You can scream when you are happy too, not only when you are afraid.
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scream: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 2: scream, alright, million and 7 more words.