cry
gb/kɹˈaɪ/ us/kɹˈaɪ/
A1
Ingles
~ 1500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
A1
action
1
shed tears from the eyes
To have water come from your eyes because you are sad, hurt, or feel strongly.
Padron ng paggamit:
to cry [because/due to] [reason]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cry' with 'shout' because in some languages the same word is used for both actions.
Mga kasingkahulugan
weep (Slightly more formal and literary; often implies quiet or gentle crying.)
Mga kasalungat
laugh (Opposite emotional expression; laughter often signals joy rather than sadness.)
Mga kolokasyon
cry loudly
|cry softly
|cry bitterly
|cry with joy
|cry in pain
Mga tema
emotions
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She began to cry when she heard the bad news.
- He cried softly in the corner.
- I sometimes cry during sad movies.
- The baby cried all night because of the fever.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I cry when I am sad.
- The baby is crying now.
- She cried after the movie.
- He cried when he hurt his leg.
Pandiwa
A2
action
2
call out loudly
To say something loudly so people can hear you far away.
Padron ng paggamit:
to cry [for] [help/someone]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'shed tears'; context is key to distinguish them.
Mga kasingkahulugan
shout (More common in modern English for loud vocalization; 'cry' can sound more dramatic or emotional.)
Mga kasalungat
whisper (Speaking very softly, opposite of calling out loudly.)
Mga kolokasyon
cry for help
|cry out in pain
|cry someone's name
Mga tema
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She cried for help when she saw the fire.
- He cried out in pain as he fell.
- The coach cried instructions from the sideline.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I cried for help when I fell.
- She cried my name across the street.
- He cried out when he touched the hot pan.
Pangngalan
A2
event
3
act or sound of crying or calling out
The act of crying or shouting.
Mga kasingkahulugan
shout (When referring to the loud vocalization aspect; less emotional than 'cry'.)
Mga kasalungat
silence (Absence of sound; opposite of making a cry.)
Mga kolokasyon
a loud cry
|a cry for help
|a cry of pain
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- A cry came from the dark alley.
- Her cry of joy filled the room.
- We heard a cry for help from the river.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I heard a cry outside.
- She made a loud cry when she saw him.
- The baby gave a short cry.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
4
group slogan or shout
A short phrase people shout together to show they are part of a group or support something.
Mga kasingkahulugan
chant (Often repeated rhythmically; 'cry' can be a single exclamation.)
Mga kolokasyon
battle cry
|rallying cry
Mga tema
communication
|sports
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 'Freedom!' was their battle cry.
- The team's rallying cry was heard throughout the stadium.
- The protesters shouted their cry for justice.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- They shouted their battle cry.
- The fans had a rallying cry.
- We heard their cry for freedom.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
cry
IPA
GB/kɹˈaɪ/
US/kɹˈaɪ/
Mga pantig at diin
cry (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (cry)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: cry
- Plural: cries
Verb
- Base: cry
- 3rd Person Singular: cries
- Present Participle: crying
- Past: cried
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
battle cry
1/bˈætəl kɹˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
fighters' shouted slogan
A short phrase shouted by people before a fight or competition to show strength or unity.
Mga Halimbawa
- 'No surrender!' was their battle cry.
- The crowd joined in the team's battle cry.
cry for help
1/kɹˈaɪ fɚ hˈɛlp/
fixed phrase
call out for urgent help
To shout because you need help right away.
Mga Halimbawa
- I heard her cry for help from inside the burning house.
- His sudden message online felt like a cry for help.
cry one's eyes out
1/kɹˈaɪ wˈʌnz ˈaɪz ˈaʊt/
idiom
informal
cry very heavily
To cry a lot and for a long time.
Mga Halimbawa
- She cried her eyes out after the breakup.
- He cried his eyes out when his dog died.
rallying cry
1/ɹˈæliɪŋ kɹˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
inspiring slogan for unity
A phrase used to make people work together for a common goal.
Mga Halimbawa
- The speech became a rallying cry for reform.
- 'Save our planet!' was their rallying cry.
cry over spilt milk
1/kɹˈaɪ ˈoʊvɚ spˈɪlt mˈɪlk/
idiom
regret something irreversible
To be sad about something that already happened and cannot be changed.
Mga Halimbawa
- It's no use crying over spilt milk—let's move on.
- It's no use crying over spilt milk—we need to fix what's left.
- She told him not to cry over spilt milk after he lost the game.
- She knows she made a mistake but says there's no point crying over spilt milk.