yell
verb (used without object)
to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound; shout.
yells
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pluralof yell.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof yell (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
yellverb (used without object)to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound; shout.
Example Sentences
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To wit, a man catcalls her as she walks past and she yells, “I object!”
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Class of 1975,” yells someone from the crowd.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
“Do not reach for anything,” the officer yells at the man.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
“I’ve got it!” he yells to nobody in particular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
The hoots and yells of the baboon troop didn’t veer off into the trees.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
