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yell
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- pronunciation:
- yel
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
yells, yelling, yelled |
| definition: |
When you yell, you use a very loud voice to say something or to express pain or emotion. You usually yell because you are hurt, angry, or excited.
One of the boys got lost in the cave, so he yelled to the others for help. Finally, someone heard him.The excited fans stood up and yelled when their team scored.Jay was really mad at his brother, so he banged on his door and yelled at him.
- synonyms:
- cry, shout
- antonyms:
- whisper
- similar words:
- cheer, howl, roar, scream
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| related words: |
exclaim, speak |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A yell is a loud cry, shout, or scream.
I heard a yell from the kitchen and I ran in there to see what happened. My mom had slipped on the floor because it was wet. Luckily, she was okay.- synonyms:
- cry, scream, shout
- similar words:
- roar
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| derivation: |
yeller (n.) |
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