Wept Meaning

/wɛpt/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

verbsimple past and past participle of weep

Sentence Examples

The orphan wept with grief over his misfortune.
She wept when she heard the terrible news.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
cry weep
Antonyms:
laugh
CEFR Practice Quiz
When she received the sad news, she ____ for hours without stopping.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The children ____ with joy when they saw that their father had returned home from his long business trip today.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree English weep English -t English wept From weep + -t.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
When she received the sad news, she ____ for hours without stopping.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The children ____ with joy when they saw that their father had returned home from his long business trip today.

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