weep

Meanings

• Verb

  Express grief or sadness through tears or crying.

  - "She wept bitterly after hearing the sad news."
  - "The baby wept for hours, inconsolable."

• Noun

  A loud, mournful sound.

  - "The wind howled and the trees wept in the storm."
  - "His weeping brought comfort to those in mourning."

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Pronunciation

1. /wiːp/
   
   
   
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2. /wiːp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with weep
deep , keep , peep , seep , sweep

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Variants

List of all variants of weep that leads to same result
weep , weeping , weeps , wept , weep hole , weep holes

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Forms

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wept, weeping, wept, wept, wept, wept, wept, wept

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Etymology

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Old English 'wepan' meaning 'to weep, cry, wail'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that humans are the only animals that cry tears from both eyes at the same time?

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to weep in public.

3. Weeping willows are named for their drooping branches, which resemble weeping trees.

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Related Concepts

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1. grief: A feeling of deep sadness, especially following a loss, such as the death of a loved one.

2. crying: The act of shedding tears from the eyes in response to emotional stimuli.

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Culture

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In literature, 'weep' is often used to convey strong emotions, such as grief, sadness, or regret. It is also used symbolically to represent the human condition and the fragility of life.

How to Memorize "weep"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person crying and shedding tears. Imagine the sound of weeping and the emotions it conveys.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'weep' with strong emotions and tears. Think of a sad scene or a person crying.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'W' is for 'weep' and 'wailing', 'E' is for 'expressing emotions', and 'P' is for 'producing tears'.

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