"Cries" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Verbs:
Cries: past tense of cry, meaning to produce tears and a pitiful sound as a result of strong emotions such as sadness, pain, or distress.
Crying: the act of producing tears and a pitiful sound.
Nouns:
Cries: loud, shrill, or plaintive sounds, especially those made by a person in pain, distress, or sorrow.
Cry: a loud, shrill, or plaintive sound, especially one of pain, distress, or sorrow, made by a person.
Usage Examples:
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