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   moan

   /məʊn/

   noun

   • 1. a long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure: "she gave a low moan of despair" Similar groanwailwhimpersobcrywhinehowllamentlamentationkeen
   • ▪ a sound resembling a human moan: "the moan of the wind in the chimneys" Similar soughsighmurmurwhispergroan
   • 2. a complaint which is perceived as trivial and not taken seriously by others: informal "there were moans about the car's feeble ventilation" Similar complaintcomplaininggrousegrousingmoans and groansgrouchgrouchinggrumblegrumblingwhinewhiningcarpingmutteringmurmurmurmuringwhisperingtwineinformal:gripegripingbellyachebitchbeefbeefingwhingewhingeing

   verb

   • 1. make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure: "just then their patient moaned and opened his eyes" Similar groanwailwhimpersobcrywhinehowlkeen
   • ▪ make a sound resembling a human moan: "the foghorn moaned at intervals" Similar groanwailwhimpersobcrywhinehowlkeensoughsighmurmurwhispergroan
   • ▪ lament: literary "we listen to the fierce Achilles moaning for his mistress"
   • 2. complain or grumble, typically about something trivial: informal "passengers moaned about overcrowded coaches" Similar complaingrousegrouchgrumblewhinecarpmuttermurmurwhispermithertwineinformal:gripebellyachebitchbeefwhinge

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. moaner noun
   • 2. moanful adjective

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of moan as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Moan can express pain, suffering, or a complaint in an unhappy voice.

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     MOAN meaning: 1. to make a long, low sound of pain,...

   • Znaczenie Moan, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     MOAN definicja: 1. to make a long, low sound of pain,...

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of moan, a word for a low sound of pain or grief. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of moan.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOAN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MOAN meaning: 1. to make a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion: 2. to make a complaint…. Learn more.

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   to make a prolonged, low sound from any other strong physical or mental sensation, especially pleasure. Synonyms: mourn, grieve. (of inanimate objects) to make a prolonged, low sound: The wind moaned through the trees. to complain: I may moan about the weather here, but at least it doesn't get hot. verb (used with object)

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word moan, which can be a noun, verb or adjective. Find out the difference between moan and groan, and see how to express complaints or pain with moan.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › moanMoan - definition of moan by The Free Dictionary

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   Moan is a noun or verb that means a low, sustained, mournful cry, usually indicative of sorrow or pain. It can also mean a complaint or a sound resembling a moan. See synonyms, translations and usage examples.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmoan verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of moan verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.