moan — to make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering
Pronunciation (IPA): /moʊn/
Korean meaning: 신음하다, 끙끙거리다
Korean pronunciation: **모**언
Example Sentences
- My grandfather moans about young people's music every Sunday dinner.
- The old floorboards moan under our weight.
- She couldn't help but moan when she saw her electric bill.
moan
VERB//moʊn//
to make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering
The injured patient moans in pain while the doctor examines
A moan echoes from the cursed stone, where only bone remains!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'mone', derived from Germanic onomatopoeia (sound-imitating words) that mimicked sounds of grief or pain. Originally used to describe the natural vocal expressions of sorrow or physical distress.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather moans about young people's music every Sunday dinner.”
“The old floorboards moan under our weight.”
“She couldn't help but moan when she saw her electric bill.”
“The wind moaned through the empty castle corridors.”
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