What part of speech is “scream”

as a noun, 'scream' denotes the loud, piercing sound someone or something makes. It can also refer to something very noticeable or striking.

'scream' can describe the sound produced by someone or something. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is very noticeable or demands attention.

I heard a scream from the other room and rushed to see what happened.

Her dress is a real scream; you can't miss it!

The haunted house was filled with eerie screams and sounds.

in some contexts, 'scream' as a noun can refer to something very funny, as in 'That joke was a scream.' When used to describe something noticeable, it often implies that the thing is so striking it's almost as if it's 'screaming' for attention. Overusing 'scream' in a metaphorical sense can dilute its impact. It's most effective when the context truly warrants a strong descriptor.

as a verb, 'scream' refers to the act of emitting a loud, piercing sound, typically due to fear, excitement, pain, or other strong emotions.

'scream' can describe the action of making a loud vocal sound. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that demands attention or is very noticeable.

The child screamed when he saw the spider.

The bright neon colors of the painting just scream for attention.

She screamed in delight when she found out she won the lottery.

'Scream' can also be used in idiomatic expressions like 'scream bloody murder' to exaggerate the intensity of the scream. 'Scream' often implies a stronger, more intense sound than related verbs like 'shout' or 'yell.' Confusing 'scream' with 'shriek.' While both refer to loud sounds, 'shriek' often has a higher pitch and can imply a more sudden or sharp sound.