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- [grohn]
- /groʊn/
- /ɡrəʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grohn]
- /groʊn/
Definitions of groan word
- noun groan a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers. 1
- noun groan a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 1
- noun groan a deep grating or creaking sound due to a sudden or continued overburdening, as with a great weight: We heard the groan of the ropes as the crane lowered the heavy cargo into the ship's hold. 1
- verb without object groan to utter a deep, mournful sound expressive of pain or grief. 1
- verb without object groan to make a deep, inarticulate sound expressive of derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 1
- verb without object groan to make a sound resembling a groan; resound harshly: The steps of the old house groaned under my weight. 1
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Origin of groan
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English gronen, Old English grānian; cognate with German greinen to whine
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Parts of speech for Groan
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
groan popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for groan
verb groan
- grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
- sigh — to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
- cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
- murmur — a low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices.
- grouse — any of numerous gallinaceous birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae. Compare black grouse, capercaillie, ruffed grouse, spruce grouse.
Antonyms for groan
verb groan
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- laugh — to express mirth, pleasure, derision, or nervousness with an audible, vocal expulsion of air from the lungs that can range from a loud burst of sound to a series of quiet chuckles and is usually accompanied by characteristic facial and bodily movements.
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