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Cry

/kraɪ/

1 syllable

Cry

verb

Meaning: To let tears fall when you are sad or hurt.

Full meaning: To shed tears because of sadness or pain.

Phonics sounds: c-r-y — blend them together!

Example: “The baby began to cry.”

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Category: actions · Frequency rank: 20 (smaller = more common)