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cry

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/kraɪ/ · cry

to shed tears, often as a result of emotion.

Meanings

verbformal

to shed tears, often as a result of emotion.

آنسو بہانا، اکثر جذبات کی وجہ سے۔

رو

ro

Synonyms

weepscreamyellروناپکارناچلانا

Antonyms

laughsmilerejoiceمسکراناہنسیخوش ہونا

Common Collocations

  • cry for help
  • cry out loud
  • cry tears of joy

Example Sentences

The child began to cry when he lost his toy.

بچہ اپنے کھلونے کو کھو دینے پر رونے لگا۔

Bachcha apne khilone ko kho denay par rone laga.

She started to cry during the sad movie.

اس نے اداس فلم کے دوران رونا شروع کردیا۔

Us ne udas film ke dauran rona shuru kar diya.

He cried tears of joy at the surprise party.

اس نے حیرت انگیز تقریب پر خوشی کے آنسو بہائے۔

Us ne hairat angez taqreeb par khushi ke aansu bahaye.

Easily Confused With

scream:A scream is a loud, sharp cry, often expressing pain or fear, while a cry can be softer and more varied in emotion.
nounformal

a sound made when someone weeps; a call for attention.

جب کوئی روتا ہے تو بننے والی آواز؛ توجہ کے لیے پکار۔

آنسو

aansu

Synonyms

shoutscreamwailپکارچلاناآواز

Antonyms

silencestillnessmuteخاموشیسکونمتلی

Common Collocations

  • a loud cry
  • a cry for help
  • a joyful cry

Example Sentences

Her cry brought everyone to her side.

اس کی پکار نے سب کو اس کے قریب لایا۔

Us ki pukar ne sab ko is ke qareeb laya.

The baby let out a loud cry.

بچہ ایک اونچی پکار نکالتا ہے۔

Bachcha aik unchi pukar nikaalta hai.

He heard a cry in the dark.

اس نے تاریکی میں ایک آواز سنی۔

Us ne tareeki mein aik aawaz suni.

Easily Confused With

shout:A shout is typically a loud call made to be heard over distances, while a cry can express a range of emotions, not just urgency.

Word Family

crying
verbرونا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'cry' as the sound that comes from deep emotions.

Imagine a sad child at a playground, missing their lost toy.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

غم کی حالت میں آنکھوں سے آنسو بہنے لگے، دل کی باتیں ہیں جو خاموش رہنے لگیں۔

Gham ki halat mein aankhon se aansu behne lage, Dil ki baaten hain jo khamosh rehne lagi.

In sorrow, tears began to flow from the eyes, The feelings of the heart chose to remain silent.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

روتا ہوا بچہ کبھی خاموش نہیں ہوتا۔

Rota hua bachcha kabhi khamosh nahin hota.

A crying child is never quiet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "crian" — to weep or shout

First known use: 13th century

The word 'cry' has evolved from the Old English term 'crian', which means to weep or shout. It has been used in various contexts throughout English literature.