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Meaning of cries

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cries

Pronunciation:/kɹaɪ̯z/

noun

Definitions

  1. A shedding of tears; the act of crying.

    Example: After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry.

  2. A shout or scream.

    Example: I heard a cry from afar.

  3. Words shouted or screamed.

    Example: a battle cry

  4. A clamour or outcry.

verb

Definitions

  1. To shed tears; to weep.

    Example: That sad movie always makes me cry.

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

  3. To shout, scream, yell.

  4. To utter inarticulate sounds, as animals do.