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bellow vs cry

cry vs bellow

bellow and cry both are nouns.

bellow and cry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bellow Yes No Yes No
cry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cry is a hypernym of bellow; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than bellow:
  • bellow: a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
  • cry: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
Other hypernyms of bellow include call, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell.
bellow (noun) cry (noun)
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a fit of weeping
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
the characteristic utterance of an animal
bellow (verb) cry (verb)
shout loudly and without restraint shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
make a loud noise, as of animal 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
Difference between bellow and cry

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