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yell definition

yell (yel)

intransitive verb

to cry out loudly; shriek; scream

Etymology: ME yellen < OE giellan, akin to ON gjalla, OHG gellan < IE base *ghel-, to cry out > Gr chelidōn, a swallow

transitive verb

to utter by yelling

noun

  1. a loud outcry or shout; shriek; scream
  2. ☆ a rhythmic cheer given in unison, as by students at a school or college football game

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yell Synonyms

yell

n.

  1. A shout

    bellow, cry, yelp, roar, whoop, howl, screech, shriek, squeal, holler, hoot, yawp, hubbub, hullabaloo, hue and cry, protest; see also noise 1.

  2. Organized cheering

    hip-hip-hurrah, rooting, cheer; see encouragement 2.


yell

v.

bellow, cry out, scream, shout, yelp, yap, bark, bawl, roar, halloo, vociferate, whoop, howl, screech, shriek, shrill, squeal, squall, ululate, yammer, hoot, cheer, call, yip, give encouragement, call down, raise one's voice, yawp, holler*, whoop it up*; see also sound 1.


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yell Usage Examples

Object

  • obscenity: I missed that last great forum of American democracy: yelling obscenities at other drivers on the freeway.

Preposition: at

  • kid: You yell at little kids for getting their feet wet in the door trough.

Adjective complement

  • loud: Beniah, there's no need to yell so loud.

Modifying Another Word

  • loudly: Matt turned round " It's for you, " he yelled very loudly.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • down: I yelled down, " Give the baby CPR!

Used with why or when

  • when: They set up a yell when I was hit.

Preposition: in

  • pain: I knew Steve was below and at the same time as hearing the rock hit the floor I heard Steve yelling in pain.

Preposition: for

  • help: I'm sure that your yelling for help made a difference too.
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