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honk vs cry

cry vs honk

honk and cry both are nouns.

honk and cry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
honk Yes No Yes No
cry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cry is a hypernym of honk; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than honk:
  • honk: the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)
  • cry: the characteristic utterance of an animal
honk (noun) cry (noun)
the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this) 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
honk (verb) cry (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
cry like a goose bring into a particular state by crying
use the horn of a car utter a sudden loud cry
make a strident noise proclaim or announce in public
utter a characteristic sound
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
demand immediate action
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