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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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   What is a moan verb?

   • Definition of moan verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [intransitive, transitive] (of a person) to make a long deep sound, usually because you are unhappy or suffering or are experiencing sexual pleasure synonym groan The injured man was lying on the ground, moaning. + speech ‘I might never see you again,’ she moaned.

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   What does it mean if you moan?

   • If you moan, you make a low sound, usually because you are unhappy or in pain. Tony moaned in his sleep and then turned over on his side. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. todavía or ya? Drag the correct answer into the box.

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   What does moaned mean?

   • Bella moaned that her feet were cold. [intransitive] (literary) (especially of the wind) to make a long deep sound The wind was moaning through the trees. The wind moaned gently through the trees. Definition of moan verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   Is moan a noun or a adverb?

   • Moan is also a noun . Suddenly she gave a low, choking moan and began to tremble violently. ...her moan of sorrow. To moan means to complain or speak in a way which shows that you are very unhappy. I used to moan if I didn't get at least six hours' sleep at night. [VERB] ...moaning about the weather. [VERB preposition/adverb]

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   moan. [intransitive, transitive] (of a person) to make a long deep sound, usually because you are unhappy or suffering or are experiencing sexual pleasure synonym groan. The injured man was lying on the ground, moaning. + speech ‘I might never see you again,’ she moaned.

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   to make a prolonged, low sound from any other strong physical or mental sensation, especially pleasure. Synonyms: mourn, grieve. (of inanimate objects) to make a prolonged, low sound: The wind moaned through the trees. to complain: I may moan about the weather here, but at least it doesn't get hot.

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   moan. [countable] a long deep sound, usually made because you are unhappy or suffering or are experiencing sexual pleasure synonym groan.

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

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   noun. ˈmōn. Synonyms of moan. 1. : lamentation, complaint. … made a great moan if he had to work … D. H. Lawrence. 2. : a low prolonged sound of pain or of grief. a moan of distress. moan. 2 of 2. verb. moaned; moaning; moans. transitive verb. 1. : to bewail audibly : lament. 2. : to utter with moans. intransitive verb. 1.

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   moan meaning, definition, what is moan: to complain in an annoying way, especial...: Learn more.