WEEPS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word WEEPS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WEEPS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Weep

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English wēpan (verb), of Germanic origin, probably imitative

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: wiːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

shed tears

Short Definition:

shed tears

Examples:
  • a grieving mother wept over the body of her daughter
  • he wept bitter tears at her cruelty
Definition:

exude liquid

Short Definition:

exude liquid

Examples:
  • she rubbed the sore, making it weep

Word: Weep

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: wiːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a fit or period of weeping

Short Definition:

fit or period of weeping

Examples:
  • sit down and have a weep

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