cries
Translation
shouts, weeping sounds
Examples
We heard cries for help.
We heard cries for help.
The baby's cries woke me up.
The baby's cries woke me up.
Grammar Patterns
a cry of ((sth.)) a shout expressing an emotion We heard cries of joy.
a cry for ((sth.)) a shout to ask for sth. There were cries for help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shouts, yells, screams, sobs, wails
Etymology
The noun form is derived from the verb 'to cry'.
Memory Tips
Think of multiple sounds of sadness or alarm. One shout is 'a cry', many shouts are 'cries'.