Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cried
verb
/kraɪd/
Definition
Cried is the past tense of the verb ‘cry,’ which means to shed tears as a result of strong emotion, typically sadness or pain.
Examples
- She cried at the sad movie.
- After hearing the news, he cried tears of joy.
- When the child fell, he cried for his mother.
Meaning
The act of producing tears, often as a reaction to feelings of sadness, joy, or frustration.
Synonyms
- wept
- sobbed
- wailed
- shed tears
