C1verb 1K

Yell

🇬🇧 UK /["/jel/","/jelz/","/jeld/","/ˈjelɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/jel/","/jelz/","/jeld/","/ˈjelɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Yell

to shout loudly, for example because you are angry, excited, frightened or in pain

In simple words: To shout loudly.

Yell in a sentence

• She had to yell to be heard over the loud music.
• The coach yelled instructions at the players during the game.
• He began to yell in pain after hitting his thumb with the hammer.
• They started to yell for help when they saw the fire.
• You don’t need to yell; I can hear you just fine.

How to use Yell

Use 'yell' when someone is expressing strong emotions like anger or excitement. It's generally neutral but may seem too aggressive in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

yell + object

Memory hint

Think of 'yell' as 'yelling out loud' — you are letting your voice out forcefully!

Related words

Collocations with Yell

• loudly
• angrily
• furiously
• hear somebody
• at
• for
• in

Synonyms for Yell

• shout
• scream
• holler
• bellow
• roar

Opposites of Yell

• whisper
• murmur
• quiet

Common mistakes with Yell

• Confused with 'yell at' when addressing the person.
• Using 'yell' in written form without context makes it sound harsh.
• Misusing 'yelling' instead of 'shouting' in softer situations.

Frequently asked questions about Yell

What does Yell mean?

To shout loudly.

What is the definition of Yell?

to shout loudly, for example because you are angry, excited, frightened or in pain

How do you use Yell in a sentence?

She had to yell to be heard over the loud music.

Can you give another example of Yell?

The coach yelled instructions at the players during the game.

What are synonyms for Yell?

Common alternatives include shout, scream, holler, bellow, roar.

What is the opposite of Yell?

Opposite meanings include whisper, murmur, quiet.

What words go with Yell?

It commonly pairs with loudly, angrily, furiously, hear somebody, at, for, in.

What are common mistakes when using Yell?

Confused with 'yell at' when addressing the person. Using 'yell' in written form without context makes it sound harsh. Misusing 'yelling' instead of 'shouting' in softer situations.

How do you pronounce Yell?

US: /["/jel/","/jelz/","/jeld/","/ˈjelɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/jel/","/jelz/","/jeld/","/ˈjelɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Yell?

Use 'yell' when someone is expressing strong emotions like anger or excitement. It's generally neutral but may seem too aggressive in formal situations.

What CEFR level is Yell?

"Yell" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.