cry
B2Frequent NGSL-2UK /kraɪ/US /kraɪ/
Meaning
noun
a loud sound without words that expresses a strong feeling
“cry of something, to give a cry of anguish/despair/pain/joy/alarm, etc.”
verb
to produce tears from your eyes because you are unhappy or hurt
“It's all right. Don't cry.”
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