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bay vs cry

cry vs bay

bay and cry both are nouns.

bay is an adjective but cry is not an adjective.

bay and cry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bay Yes Yes Yes No
cry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cry is a hypernym of bay; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than bay:
  • bay: the sound of a hound on the scent
  • cry: the characteristic utterance of an animal
bay (noun) cry (noun)
a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a small recess opening off a larger room a fit of weeping
a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
the sound of a hound on the scent the characteristic utterance of an animal
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors
bay (adjective) cry (adjective)
(used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color
bay (verb) cry (verb)
bark with prolonged noises, of dogs shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
utter in deep prolonged tones bring into a particular state by crying
utter a sudden loud cry
proclaim or announce in public
utter a characteristic sound
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
demand immediate action
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