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Cry Definition & Meaning

1. To shed tears as an expression of emotion or pain.

Example: She couldn't help but cry when she heard the news of her grandfather's passing.

2. To make a loud noise or outcry.

Example: The baby's cry could be heard throughout the entire house.

3. To call out or shout loudly.

Example: The coach yelled at the team to stop crying and start playing harder.

4. To plead or beg for something desperately.

Example: The homeless man on the street corner cried out for spare change.

5. To produce a liquid or substance from a living organism.

Example: The wounded animal cried blood from its wounds.

Examples of the word cry used in sentences.

  • The baby started to cry when his mother left him in the room.
  • He always cries when he cuts onions.
  • When I watch sad movies, I always cry.
  • The little girl cried because she fell and hurt her knee.
  • She cried with joy when she found out she passed the exam.
  • Yesterday, I cried tears of joy when I received the news that I got accepted into university.
  • After my dog passed away, I cried myself to sleep every night for a week.
  • When I watched the sad movie, I couldn't help but cry.
  • Whenever my baby sister falls, she cries until someone picks her up.
  • The little girl cried out in fear when she saw the spider crawling on the wall.
  • He tried to stay strong and composed, but his eyes began to water and he started to cry when he heard the news of his grandfather's passing.
  • The movie was so touching that some members of the audience couldn't help but cry during the climactic scene.
  • The little girl cried uncontrollably when her ice cream cone fell on the ground.
  • She cried tears of frustration when she realized she had lost her wallet on the crowded train.
  • Despite her efforts to suppress her emotions, she couldn't help but cry tears of joy after receiving the news of her promotion.
  • He cried out in pain as the doctor administered the injection into his arm.
  • I always cry during romantic movies as they touch my emotions in a deep way.
  • The baby's constant crying kept the entire household awake throughout the night.
  • Despite trying to hold back her tears, she could not help but cry when she saw her long-lost friend.
  • After winning the championship, the team captain could not control his emotions and cried tears of joy on the field.
  • The infant's cries echoed throughout the house, alerting everyone to his discomfort and need for attention.
  • He was the kind of person who never cried, but the overwhelming emotion of his wedding day brought tears to his eyes.
  • The thought of saying goodbye to her childhood home made her cry with nostalgia and bittersweetness.
  • The image of the abandoned puppy made him cry uncontrollably, as he was reminded of his own lost pet.
  • Despite her strong exterior, she couldn't help but cry tears of joy when she received the news.
  • As she watched the sunset over the ocean, she couldn't help but cry, overwhelmed by the beauty and serenity of the moment.
  • Despite being a grown man, he couldn't help but cry tears of joy when he held his newborn daughter for the first time.
  • Despite years of tough training, the soldier couldn't hide his tears when he finally came home and hugged his family.
  • The heartbreaking documentary made her cry uncontrollably, eliciting an emotional response she had never experienced before.
  • The athlete couldn't help but cry happy tears as she hugged her coach after winning the gold medal at the Olympics.
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