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Cried Meaning in English

word · lemma: cry

/ˈkɹaɪd/
kryd
/kɹˈaɪd/
kryd

Definición

Past tense of 'cry'. It usually means to produce tears because of sadness, pain, or strong emotion, and it can also mean to shout or call out loudly.

Uso & Matices

Most often, 'cried' means 'wept': 'She cried all night.' In books or news, it can also mean 'shouted': 'Stop!' he cried. Common patterns: 'cry about', 'cry for', 'cry over'. Don't confuse it with 'was crying' if you want to emphasize an action in progress.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The baby cried for milk.

basic

She cried when she heard the bad news.

basic

"Help!" he cried.

basic

I cried all the way home after that movie.

natural

She cried over something really small.

natural

"Watch out!" someone cried from behind me.

natural