Meaning & Definition of Cry in English
English⟶
Cry
/kraɪ/
noun
1. A loud utterance
- Often in protest or opposition
- "The speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
synonym:
- cry,
- outcry,
- call,
- yell,
- shout,
- vociferation
2. A loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
- "A cry of rage"
- "A yell of pain"
synonym:
- cry,
- yell
3. A slogan used to rally support for a cause
- "A cry to arms"
- "Our watchword will be `democracy'"
synonym:
- war cry,
- rallying cry,
- battle cry,
- cry,
- watchword
4. A fit of weeping
- "Had a good cry"
synonym:
- cry
5. The characteristic utterance of an animal
- "Animal cries filled the night"
synonym:
- cry
verb
1. Utter a sudden loud cry
- "She cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"
- "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
synonym:
- shout,
- shout out,
- cry,
- call,
- yell,
- scream,
- holler,
- hollo,
- squall
2. Shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
- "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"
- "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs"
synonym:
- cry,
- weep
3. Utter aloud
- Often with surprise, horror, or joy
- "`i won!' he exclaimed"
- "`help!' she cried"
- "`i'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
synonym:
- exclaim,
- cry,
- cry out,
- outcry,
- call out,
- shout
4. Proclaim or announce in public
- "Before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"
- "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
synonym:
- cry,
- blazon out
5. Demand immediate action
- "This situation is crying for attention"
synonym:
- cry
6. Utter a characteristic sound
- "The cat was crying"
synonym:
- cry
7. Bring into a particular state by crying
- "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
synonym:
- cry
Examples of using
Tom didn't want his friends to see him cry.
Why do onions make you cry?
Don't cry. Crying doesn't solve anything.