Basic Details
Word: Cried
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To shed tears as a response to emotions like sadness, joy, or pain.
Synonyms: Wept, sobbed, bawled
Antonyms: Laughed, smiled
Idioms and Phrases
- To cry over spilt milk: To be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed. Example: "It's no use crying over spilt milk; we need to find a solution for the project now."
- Big girls don't cry: A saying indicating that one should be strong and not show tears or sadness. Example: "She wanted to cry after losing the game, but she remembered that big girls don't cry."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When she saw her lost puppy, she cried tears of joy.
Example 2: The movie was so sad that I couldnt help but cry during the heartbreaking scenes.
Example 3: He cried out for help when he got lost in the forest.
Fun Fact
Did you know that crying can actually help your body? It releases stress hormones, helping to reduce feelings of tension and anxiety!
Famous Quote
"Cry if you must, but you must not cry long." - John Greenleaf Whittier
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cried" mean?
a) To laugh loudly
b) To shout
c) To shed tears
d) To sing
Answer: c) To shed tears
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cried"?
a) Smiled
b) Wept
c) Chatted
d) Jumped
Answer: b) Wept
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "cried"?
a) Laughed
b) Sighed
c) Yelled
d) Shouted
Answer: a) Laughed
4. Which sentence uses "cried" correctly?
a) The girl cried when she won the competition.
b) The girl cried when she solved a math problem.
c) The girl cried while playing tag.
d) The girl cried after she ate dinner.
Answer: a) The girl cried when she won the competition.
5. What does the idiom "to cry over spilt milk" mean?
a) To be happy about a new experience
b) To be upset about something that cannot be changed
c) To laugh loudly at a joke
d) To shout for help
Answer: b) To be upset about something that cannot be changed
