English noun: moan | |||
1. | moan (communication) an utterance expressing pain or disapproval | ||
Synonyms | groan | ||
Broader (hypernym) | utterance, vocalization | ||
English verb: moan | |||
1. | moan (communication) indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||
Samples | The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets. The ancient door soughed when opened. | ||
Examples | You can hear animals moan in the meadows, The meadows moan with animals | ||
Synonyms | groan | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | emit, let loose, let out, utter | ||