cry
/kraɪ/
verb
- To shed tears, usually as an expression of sadness, pain, or strong emotion.
- Sometimes it's okay to cry when you feel overwhelmed.
- The baby started to cry when she dropped her toy.
- He couldn't help but cry at the end of the sad movie.
- To shout or make a loud sound, often to get attention or express something urgently.
- She heard someone cry for help from the riverbank.
- The crowd began to cry out in excitement as the band took the stage.
- He cried her name across the busy street.
- To make the characteristic call of certain animals, especially birds or wild animals.
- We could hear the wolves cry in the distance during the night.
- The seagulls cry loudly near the harbor every morning.
- The hawk let out a sharp cry as it soared above the field.
noun
- A loud shout or exclamation, often expressing a strong emotion or demand.
- A cry of joy went up from the crowd when the team scored.
- The protestors raised a cry for justice in the city square.
- Her cry for help was heard by a neighbor who called the police.
- A period of shedding tears; an act of crying.
- Sometimes you just need a good cry to release stress.
- The child had a long cry before finally falling asleep.
- After a good cry, she felt much calmer.
- The characteristic sound made by an animal, especially a bird or wild animal.
- We recognized the cry of the coyote from the documentary.
- The parrot's cry was so loud it startled everyone in the room.
- The cry of the loon echoed across the lake.