noun Uncommon

weeping

WEE-pihng

Weeping (noun) means the act of crying, especially with strong emotion. Example: “Weeping could be heard from behind the closed door.”

noun

The act of crying, especially with strong emotion.

"Weeping could be heard from behind the closed door."

adj

Describing a plant with drooping, hanging branches.

"A weeping willow stood beside the pond."

How to use weeping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCrying, or (for a tree) having branches that droop downward.

Common pairings

weeping willow quiet weeping weeping softly

Word forms

weepings plural

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English wepynge.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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crying tears

Related words

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Rhymes for weeping

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Frequently asked questions

What does “weeping” mean?

The word “weeping” means the act of crying, especially with strong emotion. In plain terms, crying, or (for a tree) having branches that droop downward.

How do you pronounce “weeping”?

“Weeping” is pronounced WEE-pihng (/ˈwiːpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “weeping” in a sentence?

Here is “weeping” used in a sentence: “Weeping could be heard from behind the closed door.”

What part of speech is “weeping”?

Depending on how it is used, “weeping” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “weeping” a common word?

“Weeping” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “weeping” have?

“Weeping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of crying, especially with strong emotion.

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