Meaning: This sentence describes the sound that a baby is making.
Choice of Words:Baby is a young child. Crying is the sound that babies make when they are upset or need something.
Alternative Expressions
The little one is shedding tears.
Meaning: This sentence conveys the same meaning as the first example, describing a baby crying but using more descriptive language.
Choice of Words:Little one is a term of endearment often used to refer to a young child or baby. Shedding tears means to release tears from the eyes, typically due to strong emotions. When you put them together, "The little one is shedding tears" means the young child is releasing tears from their eyes.
The infant is expressing distress vocally.
Meaning: This sentence uses more formal language to describe the same situation, emphasizing the baby's expression of distress through vocalizations.
Choice of Words:Infant is a formal term for a baby or young child. Expressing distress vocally means to communicate feelings of sadness, pain, or discomfort through sounds. When you put them together, "The infant is expressing distress vocally" means the baby is making sounds to show they are upset.