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   moan

   /mōn/

   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 this, especially one made by the wind: "the moan of the wind in the chimneys" Similar soughsighmurmurwhispergroan
   • ▪ a complaint that is perceived as trivial and not taken seriously by others: "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
   • ▪ (of a thing) make a sound resembling a moan: "the foghorn moaned at intervals" Similar groanwailwhimpersobcrywhinehowlkeensoughsighmurmurwhispergroan
   • ▪ complain or grumble, typically about something trivial: "he joked and moaned about members of his family" Similar complaingrousegrouchgrumblewhinecarpmuttermurmurwhispermithertwineinformal:gripebellyachebitchbeefwhinge
   • ▪ lament.

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

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moanMoan Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MOAN is lamentation, complaint. How to use moan in a sentence.

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

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   To moan means to complain or speak in a way which shows that you are very unhappy. [ disapproval ] I used to moan if I didn't get at least six hours' sleep at night.

5. 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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › moanMoan - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The low sound you make when you're in pain is called a moan. A bad stomachache can leave you bent over, making soft moans. Moan is also a verb, so whenever someone is hurting enough — physically or mentally — there's the possibility they'll moan in despair or discomfort.

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

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   1. a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from physical or mental suffering. 2. any similar sound: the moan of the wind. 3. a complaint or lamentation. 4. to utter moans, as of pain or grief. 5. (of the wind, sea, trees, etc.) to make a sound suggestive of such moans. 6. to complain; grumble. 7. to utter with a moan.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishmoan verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [intransitive, transitive] (of a person) to make a long deep sound, usually expressing unhappiness, suffering, or physical pleasure synonym groan The injured man was lying on the ground, moaning. moan in/with something to moan in/with pain + speech “I might never see you again,” she moaned.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmoan noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of moan noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable] a long deep sound, usually made because you are unhappy or suffering or are experiencing sexual pleasure synonym groan. He staggered about ten yards and fell down with a moan. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › moan_nmoan, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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    What does the noun moan mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun moan, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in British English. How common is the noun moan? How is the noun moan pronounced? Where does the noun moan come from?

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOAN | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    MOAN meaning: 1. to complain or speak in a way that shows you are unhappy: 2. to make a low sound, especially…. Learn more.