Weep over Meaning in English
expression
ˈwip/ /ˈoʊvɝ
WEEP OH-ver
wˈiːp/ /ˈəʊvɐ
WEEP OH-vuh
Definition
To cry or be very sad about something, often a loss, mistake, or misfortune.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or literary; often used when talking about being sad for something in the past or something one cannot change. Common in phrases like 'Don't weep over spilled milk.' Not usually used for minor complaints.
Spanish: llorar por - llorar sobrePortuguese (BR): chorar por - lamentarPortuguese (PT): chorar por - lamentarChinese (Simplified): 为…哭泣 - 为…悲伤Chinese (Traditional): 為…哭泣 - 為…悲傷Hindi: के लिए रोनाArabic: يبكي علىBengali: কিছু নিয়ে কাঁদা - কিছুর জন্য কাঁদাRussian: оплакивать - плакать по поводуJapanese: ～について涙を流す - ～について嘆き悲しむVietnamese: khóc vì - khóc choKorean: ~에 대해 울다 - ~을 한탄하다Turkish: üzerine ağlamak - için ağlamakUrdu: پر روناIndonesian: menangisi - meratapi
Example Sentences
She often weeps over old photographs.
basic
Don't weep over spilled milk.
basic
He wept over the loss of his pet.
basic
No point weeping over what can't be changed.
natural
She didn't want to weep over her mistakes; she wanted to learn from them.
natural
It’s natural to weep over a broken heart, but eventually you have to move on.
natural