yell

Meaning

to shout loudly; to cry out in a loud voice

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

to shout loudly, usually out of anger or excitement

Example Sentences

He yelled for help when he saw the accident.

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

The coach yelled instructions to the players.

Example Expressions

yell at

Synonyms

shout, scream, holler, cry out, cry, howl, call

Entry 1

shout, scream, holler, cry out

Entry 2

shout, scream, cry, howl

Entry 3

shout, scream, holler, cry, call

Antonyms

whisper, murmur, speak softly, stay quiet, silence, quiet

Entry 1

whisper, murmur, speak softly, stay quiet

Entry 2

whisper, murmur, silence, quiet

Entry 3

whisper, murmur

Collocations

yell loudly, yell out, angrily yell, desperately yell, suddenly yell, loud yell, angry yell, yell for help, yell at someone

Entry 1

yell loudly, yell out, angrily yell, desperately yell, suddenly yell

Entry 2

loud yell, angry yell, yell for help

Entry 3

yell loudly, yell at someone, yell for help