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cry vs ooh

ooh vs cry

cry is a noun but ooh is not a noun.

cry and ooh both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
ooh No No Yes No
As verbs, ooh is a hyponym of cry; that is, ooh is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
  • ooh: express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
Other hyponyms of cry include gee, aah.
cry (noun) ooh (noun)
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
cry (verb) ooh (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
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 ooh

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