¹ cry verb

• to produce tears from your eyes often while making loud sounds because of pain, sorrow, or other strong emotions
• to shout or say something loudly —often + for —sometimes used figuratively
• to make the loud sound that is usual for a particular type of bird or animal

² cry noun

• a loud sound that someone makes to express pain, hunger, sadness, etc.
• something that is said loudly : a shout or call —sometimes used figuratively
• a loud sound made by an animal or bird