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cry

/krʌɪ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does cry mean?

verb, noun

To produce loud, usually mournful sounds, typically with the voice, especially when expressing strong emotion. A loud, usually mournful sound, typically produced by the voice.

Example

"She began to cry when she heard the sad news."

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