English dictionary



Hint: With the Firefox addon you can search this dictionary from the browsers search field.

English noun: moan

1. moan (communication) an utterance expressing pain or disapproval


Synonymsgroan


Broader (hypernym)utterance, vocalization


English verb: moan

1. moan (communication) indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure


SamplesThe students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets.
The ancient door soughed when opened.


ExamplesYou can hear animals moan in the meadows, The meadows moan with animals


Synonymsgroan


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE


Broader (hypernym)emit, let loose, let out, utter









Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk