Yell: meaning, definitions and examples

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yell

 

[ jɛl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

loud noise

To shout or scream loudly, typically because one is angry, frightened, or in pain. Yelling is often done to get someone's attention or to express strong emotions.

Synonyms

bellow, scream, shout, shout out

Examples of usage

  • He yelled at the top of his lungs to warn the others.
  • She yelled in frustration after losing the game.
  • The coach yelled instructions from the sidelines.
  • Don't yell at me, I can hear you just fine.
  • Why are you yelling? There's no need to raise your voice.

Translations

Translations of the word "yell" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gritar

🇮🇳 चिल्लाना (chillana)

🇩🇪 schreien

🇮🇩 berteriak

🇺🇦 кричати

🇵🇱 krzyczeć

🇯🇵 叫ぶ (sakebu)

🇫🇷 crier

🇪🇸 gritar

🇹🇷 bağırmak

🇰🇷 소리치다 (sorichida)

🇸🇦 يصرخ (yasrukh)

🇨🇿 křičet

🇸🇰 kričať

🇨🇳 喊叫 (hǎnjiào)

🇸🇮 kričati

🇮🇸 öskra

🇰🇿 айғайлау (aıǵaılau)

🇬🇪 ყვირილი (q'virili)

🇦🇿 qışqırmaq

🇲🇽 gritar

Etymology

The word 'yell' has its origins in Middle English, where it meant 'to call or cry out loudly.' It is related to the Old English word 'gellan' and the Old High German word 'gellan,' both of which had similar meanings. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in Modern English to describe a loud vocal expression of emotion or communication.

See also: yelling.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,584, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.