cry

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : cry
  • simple present, singular, third person : cries
  • simple past : cried
  • present participle : crying
  • past participle : cried

Senses

  • to shed tears (as a response to an emotional state)
  • speak loudly, yell, demand, possibly while weeping

cry

noun

Forms

  • singular : cry
  • plural : cries

Senses

  • loud exclamation or animal-like sound
  • episode of shedding tears