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I heard you cry vs I heard you crying

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I heard you cry' implies that you heard the actual act of crying, while 'I heard you crying' suggests that you heard the ongoing state of crying. The choice between the two depends on the specific context you want to convey.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 5983 views

I heard you cry

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that you heard the actual act of crying at a specific moment.

Examples:

I heard you cry out in pain last night.
I heard you cry when you received the bad news.

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I thought I heard you cry. Asking me to come. And hold you in my arms. I can hear your prayers. Your burdens I will bear. But first I need your hand. Then forever ...
I watched you die. I heard you cry every night in your sleep. I was so young. You should have known better than to lean on me. You never thought of anyone else
Jun 10, 2009 ... I thought I heard you cry. Asking me to come. And hold you in my arms. I can hear your prayers. Your burdens I will bear. But first I need your ...
Jul 24, 2007 ... I heard you cry. Every night in your sleep. I was so young. You should have known better than to lean on me. You never thought of anyone else

Alternatives:

I heard you crying out in pain last night.
I heard you crying when you received the bad news.

I heard you crying

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that you heard the ongoing state of crying, not just a single instance.

Examples:

I heard you crying in your room last night.
I heard you crying when you watched that sad movie.

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"(Last Night) I Heard You Crying in Your Sleep" is a song written and recorded by Hank Williams on MGM Records. It was released as the B-side of "Move It on ...
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I know you tried your best to love me. You smiled when your heart told you to weep. You tried to pretend that you were happy. Last night I heard you crying in ...

Alternatives:

I heard you cry in your room last night.
I heard you cry when you watched that sad movie.

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