yell
shout loudly / scream / loud cry
Intransitive VerbTransitive VerbNoun
pl: yellspast: yelledpp: yelleding: yelling
This word conveys a sense of raw, uncontrolled vocal power. It often suggests a loss of composure or an urgent emotional state, such as extreme anger, panic, or exuberant joy. While similar to shouting, it frequently carries a sharper, more piercing quality that implies a sudden burst of sound. As a noun, the word refers to the specific instance of the sound. It is a standard countable noun, meaning it follows regular pluralization rules and does not require special partitive counters.
Meanings
Intransitive Verb
[~][~ at someone][~ to someone]
To shout loudly and forcefully, often due to anger, excitement, or a need to be heard from a distance.
"He had to yell to be heard over the noise of the crowd."