Cry

🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɹaɪ/🇺🇸 US/ˈkɹaɪ/

Other forms

3rd person singular
Past tense
Present participle
English
  1. 1.v.To shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
  2. 2.n.A loud, sharp shout or exclamation, especially one expressing fear, pain, or excitement.

Examples

  • ENThe baby cried all night because of teething pain.
  • ENShe let out a cry of surprise when she saw the gift.
SFI Rank1202
SFI Score58.64
Frequency (per million)73