cry
cry
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "cry" is:
[kraɪ]
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
kr: A voiceless velar plosive (/k/) followed by a voiced alveolar approximant (/ɹ/).
aɪ: A diphthong consisting of an open-mid front unrounded vowel (/ɑ/) transitioning to a near-close near-front unrounded vowel (/ɪ/).
Word Form Variations
Verb forms:
cry (present tense)
cries (present tense, third person singular)
cried (past tense)
crying (present participle)
has cried (past participle)
Noun form:
cry (a fit of weeping)Please note that "cry" does not have a plural form.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Verb
Definition: To shed tears, often accompanied by audible sounds of distress or sorrow.
Synonyms: weep, wail, sob, lament, mourn
Antonyms: laugh, smile, rejoice
Definition: To shout loudly, especially in pain or anger.
Synonyms: yell, scream, shout, shriek
Antonyms: whisper, murmur, mutter
Noun
Definition: A fit of weeping or wailing.
Synonyms: sob, tear, lament
Antonyms: laughter, joy, mirth
Adjective (informal)
Definition: Very loud or intense.
Synonyms: loud, intense, strong
Antonyms: quiet, soft, gentle
Examples of Use
In Literature:
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: "O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?" Juliet cries out in despair over their forbidden love.
Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre: Jane often cries in response to the harsh treatment she receives at Lowood Institution.
In News and Journalism:
News Headlines: "Thousands Cry Out for Justice After Tragic Incident" (A news article about a mass shooting or other tragedy)
Opinion Pieces: "The Opioid Crisis Makes Parents Cry" (A commentary on the impact of the opioid epidemic)
In Movies and Television:
The Notebook: The iconic scene where Noah and Allie reunite after years apart, and Allie cries tears of joy.
Breaking Bad: Walter White often cries out in frustration or anger as his life spirals out of control.
In Music:
"Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake: A song about heartbreak and betrayal, expressed through the act of crying.
"Cry Baby" by Janis Joplin: A bluesy rock song about a person who is prone to crying.
In Everyday Speech:
A child crying for their parent: A common occurrence, especially among young children.
A person crying at a funeral: A common expression of grief and mourning.
A person crying after a breakup: A common emotional response to heartbreak.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Cry
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss
"If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day." - Charlie Chaplin
"I am tired and sick of war. My only prayer is that I may not live to see another." - Ulysses S. Grant
"The dead cannot cry out for justice." - Martin Luther King Jr.
"You cry and you scream and you stomp your feet and you shout." - Maya Angelou
"You left and I cried tears of blood." - Maya Angelou
"Let others lead small lives, but not you." - Mahatma Gandhi
"Nobody deserves your tears, but whoever deserves them will not make you cry." - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
"I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand." - Orison Swett Marden
"Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children." - Khalil1 Gibran
Etymology
The word "cry" has a long history. It comes from an old French word, "crier," which meant to shout or call out loudly. This French word, in turn, came from an even older Latin word, "quirītāre," which meant to call for help or make a public outcry.
So, the next time you hear someone "cry," remember that it's a word with a rich history, connecting us to ancient languages and the human expression of emotion.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Cry
Here are some common phrases and idioms using the word "cry" or related to crying:
Cry your eyes out: To cry very hard
Cry wolf: To falsely claim to be in trouble
Cry over spilled milk: To worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changed
Cry me a river: Used sarcastically to tell someone to stop complaining
Not a dry eye in the house: Everyone was crying
Crocodile tears: Fake tears, insincere sympathy
While there aren't many idioms directly using the word "cry," there are many related to the act of crying or expressing strong emotions.
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Definition of cry from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
