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cry
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- pronunciation:
- kraI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- a far cry, cry over spilled milk
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
cries, crying, cried |
| definition 1: |
to make a loud shout or yell (sometimes followed by "out").
Cry out if you need help.- synonyms:
- holler, shout, yell
- antonyms:
- whisper
- similar words:
- bawl, bellow, clamor, howl, scream, screech, shriek, squeal, wail, yelp
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| definition 2: |
to shed tears as the result of pain or strong feelings; weep.
The baby cried when he lost his toy.
- synonyms:
- weep
- antonyms:
- laugh
- similar words:
- bawl, blubber, sob, wail, whimper
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| definition 3: |
to make a sound or call characteristic of an animal.
The hawk cried as it dove from the sky.- synonyms:
- howl
- similar words:
- bleat, bray, call, screech, shriek, squawk, squeal, whoop
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| related words: |
mourn, roar, whine, yowl |
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| phrase: |
cry over spilled milk |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
cries |
| definition 1: |
a loud shout or yell.
I let out a cry when I hurt my toe.- synonyms:
- call, holler, shout, yell
- antonyms:
- whisper
- similar words:
- bawl, hail, howl, scream, screech, shriek, squeal, wail, yelp
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| definition 2: |
a short period of weeping.
You'll feel better after you have a good cry. |
| definition 3: |
the call of an animal.
The cry of the wolf is a lonely sound.- synonyms:
- call
- similar words:
- bleat, bray, howl, shriek, squawk, squeal, whinny, whoop
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| related words: |
bellow, exclamation, outcry, yowl |
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| phrase: |
a far cry |
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