cry

A1
Pronunciation
/kɹaɪ̯/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A shedding of tears; the act of crying.

Example Sentences
  • After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry.
2 Definition

A shout or scream.

Example Sentences
  • I heard a cry from afar.
3 Definition

Words shouted or screamed.

Example Sentences
  • a battle cry
4 Definition

A clamour or outcry.

5 Definition

A group of hounds.

6 Definition

(by extension) A pack or company of people.

7 Definition

(of an animal) A typical sound made by the species in question.

Example Sentences
  • "Woof" is the cry of a dog, while "neigh" is the cry of a horse.
8 Definition

A desperate or urgent request.

9 Definition

Common report; gossip.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To shed tears; to weep.

Example Sentences
  • That sad movie always makes me cry.
2 Definition

To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.

3 Definition

To shout, scream, yell.

4 Definition

To utter inarticulate sounds, as animals do.

5 Definition

To cause to do something, or bring to some state, by crying or weeping.

Example Sentences
  • Tonight I'll cry myself to sleep.
6 Definition

To make oral and public proclamation of; to notify or advertise by outcry, especially things lost or found, goods to be sold, etc.

Example Sentences
  • to cry goods
7 Definition

Hence, to publish the banns of, as for marriage.