Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: cry
IPA transcription: [kɹ'aɪ]
Pronunciations of cry
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation
    Meaning: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
  • Synonyms: cry, yell
    Meaning: a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
  • Synonyms: war_cry, rallying_cry, battle_cry, cry, watchword
    Meaning: a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
  • Synonyms: cry
    Meaning: a fit of weeping; "had a good cry"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: shout, shout_out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall
    Meaning: utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
  • Synonyms: cry, weep
    Meaning: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"; "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs"
  • Synonyms: exclaim, cry, cry_out, outcry, call_out, shout
    Meaning: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
  • Synonyms: cry, blazon_out
    Meaning: proclaim or announce in public; "before we had newspapers, a town crier would cry the news"; "He cried his merchandise in the market square"
Usage examples
  • I began to cry.
  • Don't cry, bub.
  • A low cry arose.
  • The same old cry.
  • The cry was heard.
  • I cry for anything.
  • Lucian uttered a cry.
  • Was it the cry of victory?
  • "What is there to cry about?
  • A child's cry caught his ear.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Baba O'Riley, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Tawny owl, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Howard Hughes, License CC BY-SA 4.0