cry vs need

cry and need both are nouns.

cry and need both are verbs.

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

As verbs, need is a hypernym of cry; that is, need is a word with a broader meaning than cry:

cry: demand immediate action
need: have need of

Other hypernyms of cry include require, want.

cry (noun)	need (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition	the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
a fit of weeping	anything that is necessary but lacking
a slogan used to rally support for a cause	a condition requiring relief
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)	a state of extreme poverty or destitution
the characteristic utterance of an animal

cry (verb)	need (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain	have need of
bring into a particular state by crying	have or feel a need for
utter a sudden loud cry	require as useful, just, or proper
proclaim or announce in public
utter a characteristic sound
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
demand immediate action

Difference between cry and need

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