Word: CRYING
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Definition of CRYING
- To shed tears; to weep.
"That sad movie always makes me cry."
- To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
- To shout, scream, yell.
- The act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.
"Their constant cryings kept us awake!"
- That cries.
"The crying child on the street was evidently lost."
- That demands action or attention.
"There is a crying need for more manual workers in this country."
- That deserves rebuke or censure.
"It is a crying shame that he managed to get away with that!"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "crying" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "crying" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRYING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CRYING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CRYING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CRYING:
- # the crying effect
- # master of crying
- # playing with crying
- # in terms of crying
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