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cries

/kɹaɪ̯z/
Meanings
  • Noun

    An expression of strong emotion, typically sadness, fear, or anger.

    - "She gave a loud cry when she saw the accident."
    - "The baby let out a series of cries when it was hungry."
  • Verb

    To shout or make a loud noise, typically as a expression of emotion.

    - "The crowd cried out in protest."
    - "He cried for help but no one came."
Pronunciation
  1. /kɹaɪ̯z/



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Antonyms

laugh
Synonyms

bawl , blubber , sob , wail , weep , whimper
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cries
dies , supplies , skies , lies , surprises
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Cries (en) : An expression of strong emotion, typically sadness, fear, or anger.

  2. Cries (en) : A loud, sharp sound made by an animal or bird.

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

  1. Cries (fr) : Cries or tears.

  2. Cries (es) : Cries or screams.

  3. Cries (it) : Cries or tears.

Variants
List of all variants of cries that leads to same result
cries , cry , cried , cried havoc , cried over spilled milk , cried over spilt milk , cried wolf , cries havoc , cries over spilled milk , cries over spilt milk , cries wolf , 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 , laugh until one cries , battle cries , battle cry , counter-cries , counter-cry , countercries , countercry , cried down , cries down , cry down , crying down , cried off , cries off , cry off , crying off , cried up , cries up , cry up , crying up , hue and cries , hue and cry , hues and cries , kiss and cries , kiss and cry , kiss-and-cries , kiss-and-cry
Forms
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cries, cries's, cried, crying

Etymology
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Old English cridan, crydan; related to cryde 'tear, drop'.

Trivia
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  1. The world's loudest cry was recorded in 2010, registering at 121 decibels.

  2. In some cultures, it is believed that crying can have therapeutic benefits, such as reducing stress and improving mood.

Related Concepts
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  1. Emotion: A mental or emotional state, typically one that is strong and often short-lived.

  2. Sob: A loud, noisy breath taken between cries.

  3. Tear: A drop of water that forms in the eye and falls as part of an emotional response.

Culture
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In literature, 'cries' are often used to convey strong emotions, such as fear, sadness, or anger. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth famously cries out, 'Out, damned spot! out, I say!' In art, 'cries' have been depicted in various forms, from the anguished cries of figures in religious paintings to the joyful cries of children in playful scenes.

How to Memorize "cries"

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    - Visualize a person crying, with tears streaming down their face and their chest heaving as they make loud, sobbing noises.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cries' with strong emotions, such as sadness, fear, or anger.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Crying is an expression of strong emotions, such as sadness, fear, or anger.'

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