groaning

groan

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Definitions of groaning word

noun groaning a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers. 1
noun groaning a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 1
noun groaning 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 groaning to utter a deep, mournful sound expressive of pain or grief. 1
verb without object groaning to make a deep, inarticulate sound expressive of derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 1
verb without object groaning to make a sound resembling a groan; resound harshly: The steps of the old house groaned under my weight. 1

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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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.

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