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- [mohn]
- /moʊn/
- /məʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mohn]
- /moʊn/
Definitions of moaned word
- noun moaned a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering. 1
- noun moaned any similar sound: the moan of the wind. 1
- noun moaned complaint or lamentation. 1
- verb without object moaned to utter moans, as of pain or grief. 1
- verb without object moaned (of the wind, sea, trees, etc.) to make any sound suggestive of such moans: The wind moaned through the trees. 1
- verb with object moaned to utter (something) inarticulately or pitifully, as if in lamentation: He moaned his response. 1
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Origin of moaned
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English mone, man(e) (noun), Old English *mān, inferred from its derivative mǣnan to mourn
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Parts of speech for Moaned
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moaned popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
moaned usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moaned
verb moaned
- groaned — Simple past tense and past participle of groan.
- sighed — to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
- whined — to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger.
- whimpered — to cry with low, plaintive, broken sounds.
- muttered — to utter words indistinctly or in a low tone, often as if talking to oneself; murmur.
Antonyms for moaned
verb moaned
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- gloated — to look at or think about with great or excessive, often smug or malicious, satisfaction: The opposing team gloated over our bad luck.
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