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hurrah vs cry

cry vs hurrah

hurrah and cry both are nouns.

hurrah and cry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hurrah Yes No Yes No
cry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cry is a hypernym of hurrah; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than hurrah:
  • hurrah: shout `hurrah!'
  • cry: utter a sudden loud cry
Other hypernyms of hurrah include call, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell.
hurrah (noun) cry (noun)
a victory cheer 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
hurrah (verb) cry (verb)
shout `hurrah!' shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
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 hurrah and cry

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