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to shout very loudly, often because you are angry, scared or excited
In context
My neighbors yell at each other almost every night.
The fans yelled with joy when Vietnam scored the winning goal.
Please don't yell; the baby has just fallen asleep.
Words that go with yell
verb + preposition
- yell atStop yelling at the kids; they didn't do it on purpose.
- yell for helpShe yelled for help when she saw the fire.
verb + adverb
- yell outSomeone in the crowd yelled out his name.
- yell loudlyHe yelled loudly, but nobody could hear him in the storm.
- yell backWhen the boss shouted, she yelled back.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My boss yelled to me in front of everyone.Correct: My boss yelled at me in front of everyone.