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Believer Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Are they the same?

Hi,

When you use the words 'loud' and 'loudly' like these, are they the same in that they are functioning as an adverb and have the same meaning?

Please speak loud.

Please speak loudly
  

Top answer

Hi Believer, Loud is an adjective (He is a very loud man) Loudly is an adverb (Stop talking so loudly) Please speak louder Please speak loudly

— ChrisJames

  • Hi Believer, Loud is an adjective (He is a very loud man) Loudly is an adverb (Stop talking so loudly) Please speak louder Please speak loudly
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Hi Believer,

Loud is an adjective (He is a very loud man)
Loudly is an adverb (Stop talking so loudly)

Please speak louder
Please speak loudly
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Thank you, Chris.

But my dictionary listed the word 'loud' as both a adverb and adjective. Why is that? Does that mean No. 1 is OK?

Please speak loud.
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Believer
Thank you, Chris.

But my dictionary listed the word 'loud' as both a adverb and adjective.

Your dictionary is correct.

loud - adv. in a loud manner, with a loud sound, loudly

He spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him.
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