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cry
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- pronunciation:
- kraI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
cries, crying, cried |
| definition 1: |
When you cry, tears fall from your eyes because you are sad or hurt or feeling other very strong emotions.
The baby cried because he was hungry.My mom cried when she heard that my grandpa was in the hospital.Some people cry at weddings because they are so happy.
- synonyms:
- weep
- antonyms:
- laugh
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| definition 2: |
When you cry out you make a loud shout or yell.
The man fell down and cried out for help.- synonyms:
- shout, yell
- antonyms:
- whisper
- similar words:
- howl, scream
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| related words: |
mourn, roar, whine |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
cries |
| definition 1: |
A cry is a shout or loud call.
Eva's mother gave a loud cry when her baby sister crawled to the edge of the swimming pool.- synonyms:
- call, shout, yell
- antonyms:
- whisper
- similar words:
- scream
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| definition 2: |
The call of an animal, is sometimes called a "cry."
In the distance, the campers heard the cry of a wolf.- synonyms:
- call
- similar words:
- whinny
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