cry
Definition
- n. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
- n. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
- n. a fit of weeping
- n. the characteristic utterance of an animal
Word forms
- Past tense
- cried
- Present participle
- crying
- Third person singular
- cries
- Past participle
- cried
Example sentences
n.
The baby’s cry could be heard throughout the house.
vi.
She began to cry when she heard the sad news.
vt.
He cried out for help when he got lost in the forest.