Cry Definition & Meaning
cry
- noun
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
- a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
- a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
- a fit of weeping; "had a good cry"
- the characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night"
- verb
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- proclaim or announce in public; "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
- demand immediate action; "This situation is crying for attention"
- utter a characteristic sound; "The cat was crying"
- bring into a particular state by crying; "The little boy cried himself to sleep"
"Cry" in song lyrics
See how cry is used in real songs:
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"Who the real Soldierz, fo-fo make you cry"
404 Soliderz — Walk Like a Soldier * -
"Look into my eyes, these are real tears that I cry"
4 Deep — True Blue Brother -
"And everytime you see ball make you wanna cry"
504 Boyz — Life is Serious
Words that rhyme with cry
Usage tips for "cry"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cry" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cry to find words that pair well.
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