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cry

/kɹaɪ̯/
Meanings
  • Verb, Noun

    An expression of strong emotion, especially sadness, anger, fear, or grief.

    - "She cried out in pain."
    - "The baby cried all night long."
    - "The audience cried tears of joy."
  • Verb

    To shout or scream loudly.

    - "The crowd cried hysterically when the goal was scored."
    - "He cried for help but no one heard him."
Pronunciation
  1. /kɹaɪ̯/



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Antonyms

laugh
Synonyms

bawl , blubber , sob , wail , weep , whimper
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cry
try , sky , spy , lie , tie , die
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Cry (Scottish Gaelic) : A waterfall

  2. Cry (Irish) : A river

  3. Cry (Old Norse) : A curse

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

  1. Cry (Scottish Gaelic) : A waterfall

  2. Cry (Irish) : A river

Variants
List of all variants of cry 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 , cry for the moon , cry foul , cry out against , cry out against (something) , cry out against something , cried out , cries out , cry out , crying out
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

cries, crying, cried

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

Old English crican, crygan, from cryan, to shout, scream.

Trivia
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  1. The world's longest cry was recorded by a woman named Stephanie Flanders, who cried for 90 minutes straight.

  2. The term 'cry' is also used in physics to describe the emission of electromagnetic radiation by certain substances.

  3. In some cultures, crying is seen as a sign of weakness, while in others it is considered a sign of strength and emotion.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Tears: A natural response to emotional stimuli, consisting of water, mucus, and other substances.

  2. Sob: A loud, hiccuplike sound made when crying.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, a cry is often used to signify a turning point or climax. In art, a crying figure is a common representation of emotion and sadness. In music, a cry can refer to a high-pitched note or a mournful melody.

How to Memorize "cry"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person crying.
    - Visualize the tears rolling down their cheeks.
    - Think about the emotion they are feeling.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cry' with 'tears'.
    - Think about the sound of crying.
    - Remember the emotion that comes with crying.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cries And Tears' to remember the definitions.
    - Create a mental image of a crying person.
    - Remember the sound of a baby crying.

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