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Meaning of 'moan' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Moan [ v. i.]
- To make a low prolonged sound of grief or pain, whether articulate or not; to groan softly and continuously.
- To emit a sound like moan; -- said of things inanimate; as, the wind moans.
- A low prolonged sound, articulate or not, indicative of pain or of grief; a low groan.
- A low mournful or murmuring sound; -- of things.
2 . Moan [ v. t.]
- To bewail audibly; to lament.
- To afflict; to distress.

Meaning of 'moan' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . moan [ v]
Meaning (1):
- indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
Example in sentence:
  • The ancient door soughed when opened;
  • The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets

Nearby Words:

moa moabite moabitess moabitish moaned moanful moaning moat moate

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