cry

//kraɪ//
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Verb

cryInfinitive
cryPresent tense
criedPast tense
criedPast participle
cryingPresent participle
criesThird-person singular
1

to produce tears from the eyes, typically as a result of sadness, pain, or other strong emotions

The baby cried all night.

2

to shout or call out loudly

She cried out for help when she saw the fire.

3

to make a loud vocal sound expressing distress or need (used of animals or babies)

The baby cried all night.

Antonym

Noun

crySingular
criesPlural
1

a loud shout or call

We heard a cry for help in the distance.

2

a period of shedding tears

I had a good cry and felt better.

3

the loud vocal sound made by an animal or bird

We heard the cry of an owl in the forest.

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