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yelled

/jษ›ld/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.verb

The past tense and past participle of 'yell'; to have uttered a loud, sharp, or piercing cry, typically as an expression of strong emotion, pain, or to attract attention.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œHe yelled for help when he saw the smoke rising from the kitchen.โ€
  • โ€œThe coach yelled instructions to the players from the sidelines.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'yellen', which traces back to the Old English 'gellan' or 'giellan', meaning to scream or shout. It shares a common Germanic root with the Old High German 'gellan' and is related to the word 'yell', reflecting an imitative or onomatopoeic origin mimicking the sound of a loud, sharp cry.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'YELL' that is 'ED' (ended) quicklyโ€”a sharp, sudden burst of sound.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œyelledโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œyelledโ€ in English?

In English, yelled (verb) is defined as: โ€œThe past tense and past participle of 'yell'; to have uttered a loud, sharp, or piercing cry, typically as an expression of strong emotion, pain, or to attract attention.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œyelledโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œHe yelled for help when he saw the smoke rising from the kitchen.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œyelledโ€?

Common synonyms include:shouted,bellowed,screamed,exclaimed

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œyelledโ€?

Derived from the Middle English 'yellen', which traces back to the Old English 'gellan' or 'giellan', meaning to scream or shout. It shares a common Germanic root with the Old High German 'gellan' and is related to the word 'yell', reflecting an imitative or onomatopoeic origin mimicking the sound of a loud, sharp cry.