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cry vs cluck

cluck vs cry

cry and cluck both are nouns.

cry and cluck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
cluck Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cluck is a hyponym of cry; that is, cluck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: the characteristic utterance of an animal
  • cluck: the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)
cry (noun) cluck (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)
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
cry (verb) cluck (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
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 cry and cluck

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