Cry
Pronunciation: /ˈkraɪ/
Cry (verb)
- To produce tears from your eyes, usually because you are sad or hurt.
- To call out loudly, often to get someone's attention or express strong emotion.
Examples
- She began to cry when she heard the news.
- He tried not to cry during the sad movie.
Common collocations: cry softly, cry bitterly, cry with joy, cry out, cry loudly
Cry (noun)
- The sound made when someone is shedding tears.
- A loud call or shout, often to get attention or express emotion.
Examples
- The baby's cry woke everyone up.
- Her cry was full of sadness.