What does weeping mean?
Weeping means present participle and gerund of weep.
Weeping
/ˈwiːpɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of weep.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of weep
- Action of the verb to weep.
Example Sentences
Their constant weepings kept us awake.
For a man raised since birth to be strong, resolute, spare with words, and never to bow to the weepings and handwringings of the weaker sex, he had poured out his heart in that letter.
Synonyms for weeping
Antonyms for weeping
Related Words
Word Forms
- weepings
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for weeping?
Common synonyms include sorrowful, dolorous, tearful, lachrymose.
What is the opposite of weeping?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use weeping in a sentence?
Their constant weepings kept us awake.
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