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I heard you cry vs I heard you to cry

The correct phrase is 'I heard you cry.' The preposition 'to' is not used after the verb 'heard' in this context. The verb 'heard' is followed by the direct object 'you' and the verb 'cry' in its base form.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 713 views

I heard you cry

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker perceived the sound of someone crying.

Examples:

  • I heard you cry last night.
  • She heard him cry out in pain.
  • Did you hear me cry for help?
  • 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

I heard you to cry

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition 'to' should not be used after the verb 'heard' in this context.

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