Cry

Pronunciation: /ˈkraɪ/

Cry (verb)

  1. To produce tears from your eyes, usually because you are sad or hurt.
  2. 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)

  1. The sound made when someone is shedding tears.
  2. 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.

Synonyms of Cry

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cry

  • expressing joy or amusement
  • showing pleasure or friendliness