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mew vs cry

cry vs mew

mew and cry both are nouns.

mew and cry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mew Yes No Yes No
cry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cry is a hypernym of mew; that is, cry is a word with a broader meaning than mew:
  • mew: the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)
  • cry: the characteristic utterance of an animal
mew (noun) cry (noun)
the common gull of Eurasia and northeastern North America a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this) 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
mew (verb) cry (verb)
cry like a cat shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
utter a high-pitched cry, as of seagulls 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 mew and cry

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