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yelling vs yell

yell vs yelling

yelling and yell both are nouns.

yelling is not a verb while yell is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yelling Yes No No No
yell Yes No Yes No
As nouns, yell is a hypernym of yelling; that is, yell is a word with a broader meaning than yelling:
  • yelling: uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
  • yell: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of yelling include call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation.
yelling (noun) yell (noun)
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
yelling (verb) yell (verb)
utter or declare in a very loud voice
utter a sudden loud cry
Difference between yelling and yell

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