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Cry: meaning, definitions and examples

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cry

 

[ kraษช ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

emotional

shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.

Synonyms

bawl, sob, wail, weep

Examples of usage

  • She cried when she heard the bad news.
  • The baby cried for his mother.
  • Don't cry, everything will be okay.
  • He cried out in pain.
  • The child cried himself to sleep.
Context #2 | Verb

demand

shout or scream, especially to express one's pain or anger.

Synonyms

protest, scream, shout, yell

Examples of usage

  • The workers cried for better wages.
  • The protesters cried out against injustice.
  • The crowd cried for justice.
  • The people cried out for freedom.
  • She cried out in protest.
Context #3 | Noun

sound

a loud, inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful emotion.

Synonyms

scream, shout, wail, yell

Examples of usage

  • The cry of a newborn baby.
  • The cry of a wounded animal.
  • The cry of anguish.
  • Her cry echoed through the night.
  • The cry for help was heard.

Translations

Translations of the word "cry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น choro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weinen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menangis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚acz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณฃใ (ใชใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pleurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llorar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูƒุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plakat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plakaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ญ (kลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jokati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llorar

Etymology

The word 'cry' originated from the Old English word 'crian', meaning to implore or call out. Over time, it evolved to encompass both the act of shedding tears and shouting loudly. The emotional connotations of crying have been present throughout history, with tears often seen as a symbol of deep emotion or distress. The verb 'cry' has been used in various contexts, from expressing sadness to demanding justice. The noun form of 'cry' refers to a loud, emotional shout or scream. Overall, 'cry' carries a powerful emotional weight in the English language.

See also: crybaby, crying, outcry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,211, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.