yell

Everyday

1. To yell means to shout something very loudly, because you are angry, excited, scared or in pain, or to call someone far away. tree →
2. A yell is a loud shout. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and safety yelling for help («Help! Fire!») can save lives, and a loud yell can scare off danger; pupils learn to yell «No! Go! Tell!» if a stranger tries to grab them. In manners, we do not yell indoors or at people. In stories it shows strong feeling. Phrases: «yell at», «yell for help», «yell out», «let out a yell».

Examples

• Don't yell in the library. tree →
• He yelled for help when he fell in the river. tree →
• The fans yelled when their team scored. tree →
• Mum yelled up the stairs that tea was ready. tree →
• She let out a yell when she saw the spider. tree →
• If a stranger grabs you, yell «This is not my dad!». tree →
• Please don't yell at your brother. tree →
• We heard a yell from the playground. tree →
• Fire Eater yelled at them in a hoarse voice: tree →

Note

Regular verb: «yelled». «Yell at someone» usually means angrily; «yell to someone» means to call them from far away. Similar: «shout», «scream», «holler» (US).