Yelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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yelled

 

[ jɛld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Yelled is the simple past tense of the verb 'yell,' which means to shout or cry out loudly. This action is often done to express strong emotions such as anger, excitement, or pain.

Synonyms

bellowed, hollered, roared, screamed, shouted

Examples of usage

  • She yelled for help when she saw the fire.
  • He yelled in excitement when his team scored.
  • The teacher yelled at the students to quiet down.

Translations

Translations of the word "yelled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gritou

🇮🇳 चिल्लाया

🇩🇪 geschrien

🇮🇩 berteriak

🇺🇦 закричав

🇵🇱 krzyczał

🇯🇵 叫んだ

🇫🇷 crié

🇪🇸 gritó

🇹🇷 bağırdı

🇰🇷 소리쳤다

🇸🇦 صاح

🇨🇿 zakřičel

🇸🇰 zakričal

🇨🇳 喊叫

🇸🇮 zakričal

🇮🇸 öskraði

🇰🇿 айғайлады

🇬🇪 მოიყვირა

🇦🇿 bağırdı

🇲🇽 gritó

Word origin

The word 'yell' traces its etymology back to the Middle English word 'yellen' or 'yellen' from Old English 'geellan' which means to cry out. This Old English term is related to other Germanic languages; for instance, the Dutch 'jelen' and German 'gellen'. The usage of 'yell' in English has evolved over time but has consistently connoted the act of raising one's voice significantly. The transition from the Old English 'geallan' to the modern English 'yell' follows typical patterns of linguistic simplification and phonetic change. The word is often associated with emotional outbursts, both positive and negative, reflecting a universal human experience of loud vocal expression.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,658 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.