Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cry
verb
/kraɪ/
Definition
To shed tears as a natural response to emotion, especially sadness or pain.
Examples
- She began to cry when she heard the sad news.
- The baby started to cry because he was hungry.
- He couldn’t help but cry during the emotional movie.
Meaning
Crying is a physical reaction that often involves vocalizations and can occur for various reasons, including grief, joy, or frustration.
Synonyms
- weeping
- tearing
- sobbing
- howling
- wailing
