yell
yell
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "yell"
IPA: /jɛl/
First syllable:
/j/ - palatal approximant
/ɛ/ - close-mid front unrounded vowel
Second syllable:
/l/ - lateral liquid
Word Form Variations
Singular: yell
Plural: yells
Past tense: yelled
Past participle: yelled
Present participle: yelling
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A loud, piercing cry or shout, often expressing anger, excitement, or pain.
Synonyms: scream, shriek, shout, howl, roar
Antonyms: whisper, murmur, mumble
Verb
Definition: To utter a loud, piercing cry or shout.
Synonyms: scream, shriek, shout, howl, roar
Antonyms: whisper, murmur, mumble
Adjective
Definition: Loud and piercing, especially in sound.
Synonyms: loud, noisy, raucous, deafening
Antonyms: quiet, silent, soft, hushed
Examples of Use
Books
"He let out a yell of pain as the arrow pierced his shoulder." (J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings)
"The crowd yelled in unison as their favorite team scored the winning goal." (Stephen King, The Stand)
Newspapers
"The protesters yelled slogans outside the government building." (The New York Times)
"The mother yelled at her child for misbehaving." (The Washington Post)
Online Publications
"The video went viral of a cat yelling at a cucumber." (The Dodo)
"The concert was so loud, I thought my ears would yell at me." (Reddit)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Movies: In the film Scream, the killer wears a ghost mask and yells "What's your problem?" before attacking his victims.
TV shows: In The Simpsons, Homer often yells "D'oh!" when he makes a mistake.
Video games: In Overwatch, the character Junkrat yells "YEEEEEAAAH!" when he uses his ultimate ability.
General Public Discourse
"The teacher yelled at the class for talking during the lecture."
"The child yelled for help when he got lost in the woods."
"The football fans yelled at the referee after a controversial call."
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Yell
"I'm not yelling; I'm emphasizing." (Unknown)
"A man who yells is a man who has lost control." (Unknown)
"The only thing worse than a silent movie is a silent movie with a loud audience." (Groucho Marx)
"When someone yells at you, it's often because they are yelling at themselves." (Unknown)
"A yell is a scream of helplessness." (Unknown)
"A yell is a bridge between silence and speech."
"A yell is a cry for attention, a plea for connection."
"Sometimes, a yell is the only way to break through the noise of life."
"A yell can be a weapon or a cry for help."
"The loudest yell is often the quietest heart."
Etymology
Yell is an old English word that comes from the Proto-Indo-European root ghel-, which means "to cry out." This root is related to other words like "howl," "wail," and "yowl."
The first known use of "yell" in English was in the 13th century. Back then, it meant to "cry out loudly in pain or anger." Over time, the word has expanded in meaning to include other loud, expressive cries like shouting or screaming.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Yell
Phrases with Synonyms
To raise a ruckus: To create a noisy disturbance or commotion.
To make a fuss: To complain or show strong disapproval.
To kick up a stink: To cause a disturbance or scandal.
To make a scene: To behave in a loud or dramatic way, often in public.
Idioms with Similar Meanings
To scream blue murder: To shout very loudly in anger or protest.
To hit the roof: To become very angry.
To go ballistic: To become extremely angry or excited.
To see red: To become very angry.
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Source Information
Definition of yell from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
