Kilo Lingo

/jel/

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Translation

To say something in a very loud voice, often because you are angry or far away.

Word origin

From Old English giellan, to cry out loudly.

Origin
Old English
Root
giellan

Grammar

Verb typeregular (yell, yells, yelled)

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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This word is part of lesson 20.