Difference between Yell and Cry

What is the difference between Yell and Cry?

Yell as a verb is shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice. while Cry as a verb is to shed tears; to weep.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice. To convey by shouting.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A shout.

Example sentence: Golf is a game in which you yell 'fore,' shoot six, and write down five.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A shedding of tears.A shout or scream.Words shouted or screamed.A group of hounds.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To shed tears; to weep.To shout, scream, yell.

Example sentence: The dead cannot cry out for justice. It is a duty of the living to do so for them.

We hope you now know whether to use Yell or Cry in your sentence.