The man spoke loudly to be heard over the noise.

Meaning: This means that the man spoke in a loud voice to make sure his words were heard despite the noise.

Choice of Words: Spoke means to produce spoken words or sounds. Loudly means in a loud manner or with a high volume. Heard means to perceive sound with the ear. Over means above or on top of something. Noise means unwanted or unpleasant sound. When you put them together, "Spoke loudly to be heard over the noise" means the man produced spoken words at a high volume to ensure that his words could be perceived despite the unwanted sounds.

Alternative Expressions

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