cry
Translation
cry, shout
Examples
We heard cries for help.
We heard cries for help.
The baby's cries woke us up.
The baby's cries woke us up.
Grammar Patterns
((a cry of sth.)) a shout of a feeling She let out a cry of joy.
((a cry for sth.)) a call for sth. We heard a cry for help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shout, yell, scream, wail, sob
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to cry' (to weep, to shout).
Memory Tips
A 'cry' (noun) is the sound you make when you 'cry' (verb).