Cry means to let tears fall because you feel sad or hurt. People cry when they are very happy or upset. This is the most common meaning of the word.
The baby begins to cry when he is hungry.
She will cry if she feels sad today.
Cry can also mean to shout or scream loudly. People cry out to get help or show strong feelings like fear. This is different from crying with tears.
He cries loudly when he sees a spider.
People cry for help in the dark night.
Cry is the sound an animal or bird makes to communicate. For example, birds cry to call others or animals cry when they are scared.
The crow’s cry is very loud in the morning.
I heard the wolf’s cry at night.
To cry means to call out loudly to get attention or show support. People cry in sports to cheer their team or hunters cry to signal others.
Fans cry for their team during the game.
Hunters cry when they find an animal.
Cry can mean a loud demand or request made by many people. It shows that people want change or help in society.
There was a cry for justice after the event.
Many people join the cry for peace.
Cry can mean to ask or demand urgently and loudly. It shows a strong need or wish for something important.
The people cry for help after the storm.
The child cried to have more toys.
Cry can mean a strong sign or message about a problem or need. We use it to talk about feelings or needs that people show clearly.
This is a cry for attention from the government.
The empty streets are a cry of danger ahead.
