English · Common Verbs
cry
/kraɪ/
[/kraɪ/]
to shed tears or shout out
Beginnerverb
Definition
Base form of 'cry': to shed tears or shout out.
Example
It is perfectly fine to cry when you feel sad about something important.
It is perfectly fine to cry when you feel sad about something important.
Etymology
From Old French 'crier', from Latin 'quiritare' (to wail).
How & Where It’s Used
Used as the dictionary form after 'to' and with most present-tense subjects.