Difference between Weep and Cry

What is the difference between Weep and Cry?

Weep as a verb is to cry, shed tears. while Cry as a verb is to shed tears; to weep.

Weep

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cry, shed tears.

Example sentence: Do not weep; do not wax indignant. Understand.

Cry

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A shedding of tears.A shout or scream.Words shouted or screamed.A group of hounds.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To shed tears; to weep.To shout, scream, yell.

Example sentence: You left and I cried tears of blood. My sorrow grows. Its not just that You left. But when You left my eyes went with You. Now, how will I cry?

We hope you now know whether to use Weep or Cry in your sentence.

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