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cry vs hurrah

hurrah vs cry

cry and hurrah both are nouns.

cry and hurrah both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
hurrah Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hurrah is a hyponym of cry; that is, hurrah is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: utter a sudden loud cry
  • hurrah: shout `hurrah!'
Other hyponyms of cry include hollo, halloo, whoop, pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill, howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl, screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk.
cry (noun) hurrah (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition a victory cheer
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) hurrah (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain shout `hurrah!'
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 hurrah

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