—cry /kraɪ/
noun (SHOUT)
B1 [C] a loud, high sound that expresses an emotion:
» a cry of despairThesaurus+: ↑Sounds made by humans with their mouthsB1 [C] a shout made to attract people's attention:
» They were wakened by cries of 'Fire!' from the next room.Thesaurus+: ↑Shouting and screamingC2 [C] the noise that a bird or animal makes:
» an eagle's cryThesaurus+: ↑Animal (non-human) soundsWord Builder:–Nouns: cry, outcry–Adjectives: crying–Verbs: cry• • •
Extra Examples:» We heard an agonized cry.» She heard a faint, almost imperceptible cry.» The kitten gave a piteous cry.» A cry of warning rang out.» The speaker attempted to rouse the crowd with a cry for action.noun [S] (TEARS)
► F0 a period of crying: » "Go on, have a good cry," he said, stroking her hair.Thesaurus+: ↑Weeping and cryingWord Builder:–Nouns: cry, outcry–Adjectives: crying–Verbs: cryverb [I or T] (PRODUCE TEARS) ↑Verb Endings for cry
A2 to produce tears as the result of a strong emotion, such as unhappiness or pain:
» I could hear someone crying in the next room.» "There, there, don't cry," she said.» We all laughed until we cried.» She cried bitter tears when she got the letter.» He cried for joy when he heard that his son had been found alive and well.Thesaurus+: ↑Weeping and cryingcry yourself to sleepF0 to cry for a long time until you start to sleep
Thesaurus+: ↑Weeping and cryingWord Builder:–Nouns: cry, outcry–Adjectives: crying–Verbs: cry• • •
Extra Examples:» Her lower lip trembled as if she was about to cry.» The little boy fell over and started to cry.» He'd been crying and his face was all blotchy.» What's the matter? Why are you crying?» When we gave her the bad news, she broke down and cried.verb [I or T] (SHOUT) ↑Verb Endings for cry
► B1 to call out loudly: » [+ speech] "Look out!" she cried.Thesaurus+: ↑Shouting and screamingWord Builder:–Nouns: cry, outcry–Adjectives: crying–Verbs: cry• • •
Extra Examples:» 'He's here!' she cried excitedly.» We heard him cry that the ships were in sight.» 'You are a monster!' he cried.