Another word in English that is frequently used as both a noun and a verb is the word Cry. This word also has more than one meaning in each usage. This post will explain the meanings of the word as well as the various contexts in which it is used.
The first way in which the word “cry” is used is as a noun meaning “clamor.” Here is an example:
A cry of joy went up from the crowd when they realized that their team had won the game.
As previously mentioned, “cry” can also be used as a verb and, as such, has two possible meanings. First of all, “cry” can mean “chorar” as in the following sentence:
Don’t wake the baby up because he will start to cry.
The word “cry” can also be used as a verb meaning “clamar.” Here is an example:
The people cried to God for help.
Here are some other examples of how this word is used:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te0hy2YcLgg (see 0:14 and 0:30)
“Cry” is used first as a noun and then as a verb. http://jacksonville.com/interact/blog/amanda_winkle/2010-03-11/idol_talk_michael_big_mike_lynche_makes_kara_dioguardi_cry_on (see title)
