Meaning of moan in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /moʊn/

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  1. Verb

    moan

    Definitions

    1. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

    Examples

    • « The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets »
    • « The ancient door soughed when opened »

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    moan

    Etymology

    Middle English (in the sense ‘complaint or lamentation’): of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

    Derived terms

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