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/wiːp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the act of weeping; tears.
Her weep was a sign of her overwhelming joy.
verb
to express deep sorrow or grief, typically through tears.
She began to weep quietly at the funeral.
to flow or fall in drops, like tears.
The old tree seemed to weep as the sap dripped from its bark.
to shed tears as an expression of emotion.
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
Slang Meanings
to cry excessively
Stop weeping over that breakup; there are plenty of fish in the sea.
to express sadness in an exaggerated manner
He's weeping about the smallest things these days.