Meaning
To let water fall from your eyes when you are sad or hurt.
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Word origin
From Old French crier, meaning to call out loudly.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- crier
Grammar
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When you cry, water called tears falls from your eyes, usually because you feel sad or are hurt. Babies cry to show they need something. It is the opposite of when you laugh because you are happy.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 7: cry, either, country and 7 more words.