crow vs cry

crow and cry both are nouns.

crow and cry both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crow	Yes	No	Yes	No
cry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cry is a hypernym of crow; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than crow:

crow: the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it)
cry: the characteristic utterance of an animal

crow (noun)	cry (noun)
black birds having a raucous call	a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
an instance of boastful talk	a fit of weeping
the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it)	a slogan used to rally support for a cause
	a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
	the characteristic utterance of an animal

crow (verb)	cry (verb)
dwell on with satisfaction	shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
express pleasure verbally	bring into a particular state by crying
utter shrill sounds	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 crow and cry

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