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Cry for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: kraɪ

What does Cry really mean?

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Teacher: Hey there! So you want to know what the word "cry" means, right? Well, crying is something that we humans do when we're feeling sad, upset, or even joyful. It's like when tears fall from our eyes because of strong emotions. Sometimes crying can help us release those emotions and make us feel better, kind of like how a balloon pops when it's full of air. Our tears are like the way our bodies let the emotions out.

Now, crying isn't just about sadness though. It can also be a way for babies to communicate with their parents or caregivers. When a little baby cries, it's their way of saying "hey, something is bothering me, can you help?" It's like when you raise your hand in class to let me know you have a question.

But here's the thing, crying isn't limited to just babies and humans. Did you know that some animals cry too? Not the exact same way as we do, but they have their own ways of expressing their feelings. For example, when you see a dog whimpering or howling when they're lonely, scared, or in pain, that's their way of crying.

Now, crying isn't always a bad thing. It's actually a very natural and healthy way for us to show our emotions. Just like when we laugh when something is funny or when we shout when we're excited, crying is another way our emotions come out. It's like when a bottle is filled with water and starts to overflow, the water spills out. Crying is like that overflow of emotions.

So, to sum it up, crying means shedding tears from our eyes as a way to express our emotions, whether they are happy or sad. It's a way for us to communicate our feelings and let others know how we're doing. Does that make sense now?

Revised and Fact checked by Sophia Moore on 2023-10-28 08:39:11

Cry In a sentece

Learn how to use Cry inside a sentece

  • When you fall down and hurt your knee, you may cry because of the pain.
  • If you watch a very sad movie and it makes you feel sad, you might cry.
  • Sometimes when babies are hungry or tired, they cry to let their parents know they need something.
  • When someone tells you something mean or hurtful, it's okay to cry because it can make you feel better.
  • If you lose your favorite toy or something important to you, you might cry because you're upset.

Cry Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

battle cry blazon out call call call out cry out exclaim holler hollo outcry outcry rallying cry scream shout shout shout shout out squall vociferation war cry watchword weep yell yell yell

Cry Antonyms

Words that have the opposite context of the original word.

laugh

Cry Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

alter announce blowup catchword change denote ebullition effusion emit emit express express emotion express feelings give tongue to gush let loose let loose let out let out modify motto need outburst require shibboleth slogan sound utter utter utter utterance utterance verbalise verbalize vocalization vocalization want

Cry Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

aah baa bark battle cry bawl bay bellow bellowing bird bleat blub blubber blue murder boo bray bronx cheer cackle catcall caterwaul caw cheep clamor clamoring clamour clamouring cluck clucking complaint coo crow gee gobble growl growling halloo halloo hiss holla holler hollering hollo hollo holloa honk hoot hosanna howl howl hue and cry hurrah meow mew mewl miaou miaow miaul moo neigh nicker noise ooh peep pipe pipe up pule rallying cry raspberry razz razzing roar roar roar roaring screak scream screaming screech screech screeching shouting shriek shriek shrieking shrill skreak skreigh sniffle snivel snort snuffle sob squawk tear ululate wail wail war cry war whoop whicker whimper whinny whoop whoop yaup yawl yelling yelp yelping yip yodel yowl