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cries

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kraɪz/

cries means: Loud sounds people or animals make because of feelings or to attract attention.

noun

LOUD CALLSB1

Loud sounds people or animals make because of feelings or to attract attention.

  • We heard cries outside.
  • Her cries for help woke the neighbours.
  • The birds filled the morning air with sharp cries.

How to use it: cries of something (Cries of joy came from the crowd.); cries for something (We heard cries for help near the river.)

Similar words: calls, shouts

Common phrases: cries for help, cries of pain, loud cries

Questions about cries

What does cries mean?

Loud sounds people or animals make because of feelings or to attract attention.

What is cries in other languages?

Türkçe: çığlıklar · Español: gritos · Français: cris · Deutsch: Schreie · Italiano: grida · 日本語: 叫び声

How do you pronounce cries?

It is pronounced /kraɪz/.

How do you use cries in a sentence?

We heard cries outside. Her cries for help woke the neighbours.

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