cried
word · lemma: cry
/ˈkɹaɪd/
kryd
/kɹˈaɪd/
kryd
Definition
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.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Spanish: lloró - gritóPortuguese (BR): chorou - gritouPortuguese (PT): chorou - gritouChinese (Simplified): 哭了 - 喊道Chinese (Traditional): 哭了 - 喊道Hindi: रोया/रोई - चिल्लाया/चिल्लाईArabic: بكى / بكت - صرخ / صرختBengali: কেঁদেছিলRussian: плакал - закричалJapanese: 泣いた - 叫んだVietnamese: đã khóc - đã kêu lênKorean: 울었다 - 외쳤다Turkish: ağladı - bağırdıUrdu: روئی - چلایاIndonesian: menangis - berteriak
Example Sentences
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