cry
verb (used without object)
to utter inarticulate sounds, especially of lamentation, grief, or suffering, usually with tears.
will cry
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future tenseof cry.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"We will cry when we say the last 'keep dancing' but we will continue to say it to each other. Just possibly in tracksuit bottoms at home while holding some pizza," the pair added.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025
We will cry a lot for those we lost—students and colleagues from that beautiful school.
From Slate ● Jan. 18, 2025
Even if you’ve never heard of the winning athlete and are not particularly fond of their anthem, you will cry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2024
No, they don’t think Ms. Swift will cry if the Chiefs lose.
From New York Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
I nod but don’t say anything, because now I really will cry.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
