Meaning
To say something in a very loud voice, often because you are angry or far away.
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Word origin
From Old English giellan, to cry out loudly.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- giellan
Grammar
Examples
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You yell "at" the person you are angry with.
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You yell "for" the thing you want.
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"Yell" is a little stronger than "shout".
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 11: yell, complete, summer and 7 more words.