- pronunciation:
- gron
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a deep sound made to show pain, grief, or sadness.
The groans of the wounded soldiers filled the hospital.- synonyms:
- moan
- similar words:
- grunt, murmur, sigh
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| related words: |
complaint, wail |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
groans, groaning, groaned |
| definition: |
to make a groaning sound.
The class groaned when the teacher gave them extra homework.- synonyms:
- moan
- similar words:
- grunt, murmur
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| related words: |
complain, wail |
| derivations: |
groaningly (adv.), groaner (n.) |
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