crying
Translation
crying, weeping
Examples
I heard crying from the next room.
I heard crying from the next room.
Grammar Patterns
the act of weeping I heard crying from the next room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weeping, sobbing, wailing
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to cry'.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' suffix turns the action 'cry' into a noun, representing 'the act of crying'.