yell
word
/ˈjɛɫ/
yel
/jˈɛl/
yel
Definition
To speak very loudly, usually because you are angry, excited, or trying to be heard from far away. It can also refer to a loud cry or shout.
Usage & Nuances
More intense than 'say' or 'call' and often stronger than 'shout' in emotional tone, though 'yell' and 'shout' are often close in meaning. Common patterns: 'yell at someone', 'yell for help', 'yell out'. It often sounds negative when used with 'at'.
Spanish: gritarPortuguese (BR): gritar - berrarPortuguese (PT): gritarChinese (Simplified): 大喊 - 叫喊Chinese (Traditional): 大喊 - 叫喊Hindi: चिल्लानाArabic: يصرخ - ي shoutedBengali: চিৎকার করা - উচ্চস্বরে বলাRussian: кричать - оратьJapanese: 叫ぶ - 怒鳴るVietnamese: la hét - hét lớnKorean: 소리치다 - 고함치다Turkish: bağırmakUrdu: چیخنا - زور سے چلاناIndonesian: berteriak - menjerit
Example Sentences
Please don't yell in the house.
basic
He yelled my name from across the street.
basic
The coach yelled at the team after the game.
basic
I was so scared that I just yelled for help.
natural
You don't need to yell—I can hear you just fine.
natural
She yelled out the answer before anyone else could speak.
natural