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yelling vs shout

shout vs yelling

yelling and shout both are nouns.

yelling is not a verb while shout is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yelling Yes No No No
shout Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shout is a hypernym of yelling; that is, shout is a word with a broader meaning than yelling:
  • yelling: uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
  • shout: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of yelling include call, cry, outcry, vociferation, yell.
yelling (noun) shout (noun)
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
yelling (verb) shout (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
utter a sudden loud cry
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
use foul or abusive language towards
Difference between yelling and shout

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