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'cry' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'cry' with 20 example sentences.


cry noun

: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

: a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

: a slogan used to rally support for a cause

: a fit of weeping

: the characteristic utterance of an animal

cry verb

: utter a sudden loud cry

: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

: proclaim or announce in public

: demand immediate action

: utter a characteristic sound

: bring into a particular state by crying


  • He locked himself in the bathroom and started to cry.
  • What happened? Why are you crying?
  • She started crying and I started crying too.
  • I don't know whether I should laugh or cry.
  • We all cried a lot.
  • Big boys don't cry.
  • I couldn't stop crying.
  • She kept crying all night long.
  • He admits that he often cries.
  • I didn't want you to see me crying.
  • I get emotional every time I see a child cry.
  • Who is the girl who's crying?
  • There's no use crying over spilled milk.
  • I've never seen you cry.
  • "Why are you crying?" "Because I'm so happy."
  • I laughed so hard I almost cried.
  • I always cry when I see this picture.
  • "Trust me, Jack!" she cried.
  • Music from my home makes me cry.
  • As soon as the child saw his mother, he stopped crying.
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