😢cry

verb, noun
/kraɪ/

Meaning

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

Example Sentences

The baby began to cry when she was hungry.

Example Expressions

cry over spilled milk

Synonyms

weep, sob, wail, scream, yell

Antonyms

laugh, smile, rejoice

Collocations

cry out, cry for help, cry with joy, loud cry

More Example Sentences

I heard a cry over the wall.

They stopped her from crying.

I was on the verge of crying.

She was on the point of crying.

She was on the verge of crying.

She struggles not to cry anymore.

The baby keeps crying, so I can’t focus.

She was about to sleep when the baby started crying.

She was on the point of crying, but she held it back.

We seldom find our political leaders beside us at crying needs.

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