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cried

Pronunciation: [kraɪd]

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Learn how to use cried in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to express sadness, pain, or strong feelings by letting tears flow from your eyes. When someone is sad or hurt, they might cry as a way to show how they feel.

Example

She cried tears of joy when she saw her family after a long time.

Example

He didn’t cry at the sad movie, even though many people in the theater were.

Example

Why did the baby cry when it woke up?

Context: “communication”

(verb) to shout or call out loudly, often to get someone's attention or to express excitement. It's like saying something with a strong voice.

Example

He cried out for help when he saw someone in trouble.

Example

She didn’t cry for help, even when she really needed it.

Example

Did you cry out when you saw the surprise party?

How to pronounce cried

Pronunciation: [kraɪd]

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