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groan

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɡroʊn/ · UK /ɡrəʊn/

groan means: To make a low sound because you feel unhappy, annoyed, or in pain.

verb

UNHAPPY SOUNDB2

To make a low sound because you feel unhappy, annoyed, or in pain.

  • Please do not groan.
  • Everyone groaned when the meeting ran late.
  • She was groaning in pain after the fall.

How to use it: groan at something (The children groaned at the extra homework.); groan with something (He groaned with pain.)

Similar words: moan

Common phrases: groan in pain, groan at something, groan with frustration, groan with disappointment

noun

PAINFUL SOUNDB2

A low sound someone makes because they feel pain or deep sadness.

  • He gave a groan of pain.
  • We heard groans from the injured man.
  • A quiet groan escaped her as she moved her leg.

Similar words: moan

Common phrases: let out a groan, groan of pain, quiet groan

Questions about groan

What does groan mean?

To make a low sound because you feel unhappy, annoyed, or in pain.

What is groan in other languages?

Türkçe: inlemek · Español: gemir · Français: gémir · Deutsch: stöhnen · Italiano: gemere · 日本語: うめく

How do you pronounce groan?

In American English /ɡroʊn/; in British English /ɡrəʊn/.

How do you use groan in a sentence?

Please do not groan. Everyone groaned when the meeting ran late.

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