cry
- 01 A1 Beginner
v.to produce tears from your eyes because you are sad, angry, or in pain.
v.to shed tears as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow. Intransitive in this primary sense.
Simple“The little boy started to cry when he fell off his bicycle in the park.”
In context“She didn't want to cry in front of her colleagues, so she waited until she reached the privacy of her car to let the tears fall.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a loud shout or a sudden sound made by an animal.
n.a loud vocal sound, either human or animal, expressing a specific emotion or signal.
Simple“We heard a loud cry for help coming from the woods behind the house.”
In context“The haunting cry of a lone wolf echoed through the valley, startling the hikers who were setting up their camp.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a strong or desperate request for help or attention.
n.a desperate or urgent appeal for assistance or public attention.
Simple“The charity's advertisement was a cry for help for the victims of the flood.”
In context“The protest was seen by many as a desperate cry for justice in a system that had ignored the community for decades.”