Basic Details
Word: Cry
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make a loud sound with tears, usually when feeling sad or in pain.
Synonyms: Weep, sob, wail
Antonyms: Laugh, smile
Idioms and Phrases
- Come to cry: To begin to feel emotional or sad about something. Example: "When she saw the old photographs, she began to come to cry and reminisce."
- Cry over spilled milk: To be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed. Example: "There's no point in crying over spilled milk; let's focus on what we can do next."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The little boy began to cry when he lost his favourite toy in the park.
Example 2: She couldn't help but cry during the emotional movie that reminded her of her childhood.
Example 3: When the puppy got hurt, the children started to cry out of concern for their furry friend.
Fun Fact
Did you know that crying has even been shown to have health benefits? Emotional tears can help to reduce stress and remove toxins from the body!
Famous Quote
"Tears are words the heart can't express." - Gerard Way
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cry" mean?
a) To laugh loudly
b) To scream in joy
c) To make a loud sound with tears
d) To sing softly
Answer: c) To make a loud sound with tears
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cry"?
a) Chuckle
b) Weep
c) Grin
d) Laugh
Answer: b) Weep
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "cry"?
a) Weep
b) Wail
c) Laugh
d) Sob
Answer: c) Laugh
4. Which sentence uses "cry" correctly?
a) The baby will cry when he's hungry.
b) The baby will cry when he's happy.
c) The baby will cry when he's dancing.
d) The baby will cry when he sleeps.
Answer: a) The baby will cry when he's hungry.
5. What does the idiom "cry over spilled milk" mean?
a) To be joyful about past events
b) To be upset about something that cannot be changed
c) To cry for no reason
d) To make things difficult
Answer: b) To be upset about something that cannot be changed
