cried

Meanings

• The act of expressing strong emotions through crying.

  - "She cried out in sorrow."
  - "He couldn't help but cry tears of joy."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹaɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

laugh

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Synonyms

bawl , blubber , sob , wail , weep , whimper

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cried
cried , lied , tried , died

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Cried (en) :
   

2. Cry (en) :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of cried that leads to same result
cried , cried havoc , cried over spilled milk , cried over spilt milk , cried wolf , cries , cries havoc , cries over spilled milk , cries over spilt milk , cries wolf , cry , cry havoc , cry over spilled milk , cry over spilt milk , cry wolf , crying , crying havoc , crying over spilled milk , crying over spilt milk , crying wolf , cried down , cries down , cry down , crying down , cried off , cries off , cry off , crying off , cried up , cries up , cry up , crying up , cried for , cries for , cry for , crying for , cried out , cries out , cry out , crying out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'cryan' meant 'to cry out'. This word evolved into the Middle English word 'cryen', which meant 'a cryer or crier-on'. Over time, the word 'cried' came to mean 'the act of crying'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that humans are the only animals that cry tears as a sign of emotional distress? Other animals, such as dogs, cats, and elephants, produce tears as a response to environmental stimuli, such as dust, smoke, or bright sunlight.

2. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'cry' to mean 'to shed tears' was in the late 14th century? The word 'cry' was originally used to mean 'to shout out', 'to scream', or 'to utter loudly'. Over time, the meaning of the word 'cry' evolved to include the meaning 'to shed tears'.

3. Did you know that there is a condition called 'crocodile tears' that refers to someone shedding tears as a manipulative or insincere act? This term comes from the belief that crocodiles would cry tears as they caught their prey, making it easier for them to swallow their victims whole. However, it has since been discovered that crocodiles do not shed tears as a manipulative or insincere act, and that the term 'crocodile tears' is actually a metaphorical expression used to describe someone shedding tears as a manipulative or insincere act.

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How to Memorize "cried"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize crying by imagining someone's face contorted with emotion, their eyes glistening with tears, and their chest heaving with sobs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate crying with happy memories, such as the birth of a child, a wedding, or a graduation. Imagine the sound of crying as a sign of great joy and happiness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cry Me a River' to remember the meaning of the word 'cried'. Imagine a river flowing with tears, and use this image to help you remember the meaning of the word 'cried'.

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