What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
yelped
Example
The child yelped when he touched the hot stove. [yelped: past tense]
Example
The small dog yelped at the sight of the mailman. [yelped: past participle]
howl
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon. [howled: past tense]
Example
She let out a howl of frustration when she realized she had lost her keys. [howl: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Yelped and howl are both less common words in everyday language and are more likely to be used in specific contexts such as animal sounds or emotional expressions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between yelped and howl?
Both yelped and howl are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts. However, howl may be considered slightly more formal due to its association with literature and poetry.
