English · Common Verbs
shouting
/ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
[/ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/]
present participle of shout
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'shout': showing that the action of shout is happening now.
Example
They are shouting with excitement because their team has just scored the winning goal.
They are shouting with excitement because their team has just scored the winning goal.
Etymology
From Middle English 'shouten', of uncertain origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with forms of 'be' for continuous tenses describing an ongoing action.