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yells

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈjɛɫz// UK //jˈɛlz// yells

v. to shout something very loudly because you are angry, excited, or in pain.

v. to utter a loud, sharp cry or shout, typically expressing strong emotion or seeking to be heard over a distance. Often takes the preposition 'at' when directed toward a person.


SIMPLE

He yells whenever his favorite team scores a goal.

CONTEXTUAL

The coach yells instructions from the sideline so the players can hear him over the crowd.

COMPLEX

In the heat of the argument, he yells things he later regrets, illustrating how anger can bypass one's usual social filters.

Synonyms
Usage

Intransitive or transitive; frequently pairs with the preposition 'at' to indicate the target of the shouting.

Pitfall

He yells to me when he is angry.He yells at me when he is angry.Use 'yell at' for anger or criticism; 'yell to' is generally used when trying to get someone's attention from a distance.

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