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cry vs yelp

yelp vs cry

cry and yelp both are nouns.

cry and yelp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
yelp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, yelp is a hyponym of cry; that is, yelp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: the characteristic utterance of an animal
  • yelp: a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
cry (noun) yelp (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
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) yelp (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain bark in a high-pitched tone
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 yelp

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