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cries

The correct spelling is cries.

How to pronounce cries

/kɹaɪ̯z/
noun

IPA: /kɹaɪ̯z/

Say it like: Cree-s

The correct spelling is cries. A shedding of tears; the act of crying. For example: "After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry."

Usage Examples

After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry.

I heard a cry from afar.

a battle cry

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A shedding of tears; the act of crying.
  2. 2.A shout or scream.
  3. 3.Words shouted or screamed.
  4. 4.A clamour or outcry.
  5. 5.A group of hounds.

verb

  1. 1.To shed tears; to weep.
  2. 2.To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
  3. 3.To shout, scream, yell.
  4. 4.To utter inarticulate sounds, as animals do.
  5. 5.To cause to do something, or bring to some state, by crying or weeping.

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