Applaud vs Loud - What's the difference?
applaud | loud |
(intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
(intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
* Shakespeare
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(of a sound) Of great intensity.
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Noisy.
* Bible, Proverbs vii. 11
Not subtle or reserved, brash.
Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
As a noun applaud
is (obsolete) applause; applauding.As a verb applaud
is (intransitive) to express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.As a proper noun loud is
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Verb
(en verb)- After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes
- Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.
- By the gods, I do applaud his courage.
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Alternative forms
* lowd (obsolete)Adjective
(er)- She is loud and stubborn.