Groan

Quick meaning: Groan is a noun meaning A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.

Meaning

A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.

More Meanings

1. A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy.
2. (of an object) A low creaking sound from applied pressure or weight.
3. To make a groan.
4. (figurative) To seemingly creak under the strain of being heavily laden.
5. (obsolete) To strive after earnestly, as if with groans.

Example Sentences

let out a groan

We groaned at his awful jokes.

The wooden table groaned under the weight of the banquet.

That night the table in the outer dining room was just groaning with good things.

Word Forms

• groans
• groane
• groaning
• groaned

Synonyms for groan

Depending on context, synonyms include moan, sough.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include moan, sough, sigh, lament, wail, grumble.

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