Meaning & Definition of word "Weep"
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Weep
/wiːp/
noun:
- 1. the act of weeping; tears.
- Example: Her weep was a sign of her overwhelming joy.
verb:
- 1. to express deep sorrow or grief, typically through tears.
- Example: She began to weep quietly at the funeral.
- 2. to flow or fall in drops, like tears.
- Example: The old tree seemed to weep as the sap dripped from its bark.
- 3. to shed tears as an expression of emotion.
- Example: He could not help but weep at the touching reunion.
Etymology
Old English 'wēpan', meaning 'to weep or to cry'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
weep for someone:
to feel sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
weep over something:
to express sadness about a situation.
weeping willow:
a tree known for its drooping branches and leaves.
Related Words
tears:
the clear liquid that comes from the eyes when crying.
sorrow:
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment.
grief:
intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
Slang Meanings of weep
Meaning: to cry excessively
Example Sentence: Stop weeping over that breakup; there are plenty of fish in the sea.
Meaning: to express sadness in an exaggerated manner
Example Sentence: He's weeping about the smallest things these days.