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
1
The act of crying, especially with strong emotion.
"Weeping could be heard from behind the closed door."
adj
1
Describing a plant with drooping, hanging branches.
"A weeping willow stood beside the pond."
How to use weeping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrying, or (for a tree) having branches that droop downward.
Common pairings
weeping willow
quiet weeping
weeping softly
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Word forms
- Plural
- weepings
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English wepynge.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for weeping
peeping
keeping
beeping
seeping
sleeping
creeping
sweeping
bleeping
beekeeping
safekeeping
bookkeeping
peacekeeping
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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.
