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yell
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- pronunciation:
- yel
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
yells, yelling, yelled |
| definition: |
to scream out loudly, as in pain, anger, fear, surprise, or excitement.
My mom yelled at me for not cleaning my room.
- synonyms:
- cry, shout
- antonyms:
- whisper
- similar words:
- bawl, bellow, cheer, clamor, holler, hoot, howl, roar, scream, screech, shriek, whoop, yelp, yowl
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| related words: |
exclaim, speak |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a loud cry or shout; scream.
We heard angry yells coming from the barn.- synonyms:
- cry, outcry, scream, shout
- similar words:
- bawl, bellow, holler, hoot, howl, roar, screech, shriek, whoop, yelp, yowl
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| related words: |
exclamation, hail, outcry |
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| derivation: |
yeller (n.) |
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