cry

/kraɪ/ verb A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

To shed tears or make loud sounds because of pain, sadness, or other strong emotions.

💡 "Cry" can mean to shed tears or to shout loudly.

Example Sentences

Babies often cry when they are hungry or tired .

Please don ’ t cry , everything will be okay soon .

The baby began to cry when he was hungry .

Word in Context

Ben is playing football in the park with his friends . He falls and hurts his knee , so he starts to cry . His friend Mia runs to him and gives him a small towel . After a little rest he stands up and smiles .

Common Phrases

cry for help cry with joy

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