groaner

groan

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grohn]
- /groʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grohn]
- /groʊn/

Definitions of groaner word

noun groaner a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers. 1
noun groaner a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 1
noun groaner 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 groaner to utter a deep, mournful sound expressive of pain or grief. 1
verb without object groaner to make a deep, inarticulate sound expressive of derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 1
verb without object groaner 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 groaner

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 Groaner

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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groaner 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.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for groaner

noun groaner

grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.

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