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weeping

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwipɪŋ// UK //wˈiːpɪŋ// weep·ing

adj. crying a lot because you are very sad. It can also describe a wound that is leaking liquid.

adj. shedding tears as an expression of deep sorrow or grief; alternatively, exuding liquid such as pus or serum from a wound or sore. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a person's state or the appearance of an injury.


SIMPLE

The weeping child sat alone on the bench.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor examined the weeping wound to check for signs of a serious infection.

COMPLEX

In the final scene of the play, the weeping protagonist kneels in the rain, mourning the loss of his family and his former life.

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Origin

From Middle English wepynge.

Usage

Often appears after linking verbs like 'be', 'look', or 'remain', or directly before a noun.

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