What does CRIES mean?
cries
- Parts of Speech: verb, noun
- Definitions:
- verb: to utter inarticulate sounds, especially of lamentation, grief, or suffering; to weep; to shed tears; to call loudly; to shout; to scream.
- noun: the act of crying, or any loud utterance or exclamation; a fit of weeping; a lament; a loud call or shout.
- Pronunciations:
- US: /kraɪz/
- UK: /kraɪz/
- Origin and Usage: The word "cries" originated from the Middle English word "crien," which means "to cry out." It has been used in English since the 13th century. The verb form is commonly used to express emotions such as sadness, pain, or joy, while the noun form is used to refer to the act of crying or shouting. It is a common word in both spoken and written English.
- Synonyms:
- verb: weep, sob, wail, lament, mourn, bawl, howl, shriek, yell, shout, call out, exclaim, holler, scream, screech
- noun: weeping, sobbing, wailing, lamentation, mourning, outcry, shout, call, yell, scream, holler, screech
- Related Words:
- cribs
- crier
- crime
- crisp
- cross
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