What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hooting
Example
The hooting of the owl could be heard in the forest. [hooting: noun]
Example
The driver behind us kept hooting their horn impatiently. [hooting: verb]
shouting
Example
I had to shout to be heard over the noise of the party. [shout: verb]
Example
The coach was shouting instructions to the players on the field. [shouting: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Shouting is more commonly used than hooting in everyday language. Shouting is a versatile word that can be used in many contexts, while hooting is more specific and less commonly used.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between hooting and shouting?
Both hooting and shouting are informal words, but shouting can be used in more formal contexts depending on the situation, while hooting is generally informal and specific to certain situations.
