cry (verb) cry (noun) crying (adjective) battle cry (noun)

Is cry a noun or verb?

Cry means to make sad noises along with tears, to yell loudly, or to make an animal's noise. Cry has several other senses as a verb and a noun. A person will cry when they are overcome with intense emotion, such as sadness, despair, or joy. Intense pain can also make a person start to cry.

What type of verb is cry?

intransitive verb. 1 : to call loudly : shout She cried out for help. 2 : to shed tears often noisily : weep, sob The child began to cry after she dropped her ice-cream cone. 3 : to utter a characteristic sound or call heard the seagulls crying.