groan

verb

ˈgrōn

groaned; groaning; groans

intransitive verb

: to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance

groaned when she saw the bill

: to make a harsh sound (as of creaking) under sudden or prolonged strain

The chair groaned under his weight.

transitive verb

: to utter or express with groaning

groaned their despair

groan noun

Example Sentences

The wounded man groaned in pain. She groaned when she saw the bill. “Oh, no,” she groaned, “I'm going to have to start all over.” She groaned that she would have to start all over. Merchants are groaning over slow holiday sales. He's always moaning and groaning about his salary. The chair groaned under his weight. See More

Recent Examples on the Web When a Google engineer claimed earlier this month that a company chatbot had become sentient, some artificial intelligence experts couldn’t help but groan.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 29 June 2022 Some pundits are simply perma-bears that moan and groan about how the market will collapse taking you and civilization with it.

Clem Chambers, Forbes, 16 June 2022 Staffers routinely groan about Youngkin’s early business hours.

Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2022 Older fans of the franchise may groan upon hearing the mention of Gen Z idealists, and Garcia understands that skepticism.

Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2022 After the comment was made, attendees in the chambers began to boo and groan at the comment, as Biden paused for a brief moment and continued his address.

Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2022 Winslow couldn’t help but groan when told Nurkic had let the bear out of the bag.

oregonlive, 22 Feb. 2022 Techno-prophets of the 20th century envisioned a future free of bodies, and especially bodies that groan under the weight of social baggage—female bodies, Black bodies.

Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 18 Feb. 2022 The Afghan children — mostly girls — share their favorite pop songs on a book club playlist and collectively groan whenever someone’s older relative comments off camera.

Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2022 See More

单词	groan
释义	groan verb ˈgrōn groaned; groaning; groans intransitive verb 1 : to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance groaned when she saw the bill 2 : to make a harsh sound (as of creaking) under sudden or prolonged strain The chair groaned under his weight. transitive verb : to utter or express with groaning groaned their despair groan noun Synonyms moan wail See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The wounded man groaned in pain. She groaned when she saw the bill. “Oh, no,” she groaned, “I'm going to have to start all over.” She groaned that she would have to start all over. Merchants are groaning over slow holiday sales. He's always moaning and groaning about his salary. The chair groaned under his weight. See More Recent Examples on the Web When a Google engineer claimed earlier this month that a company chatbot had become sentient, some artificial intelligence experts couldn’t help but groan. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 29 June 2022 Some pundits are simply perma-bears that moan and groan about how the market will collapse taking you and civilization with it. Clem Chambers, Forbes, 16 June 2022 Staffers routinely groan about Youngkin’s early business hours. Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2022 Older fans of the franchise may groan upon hearing the mention of Gen Z idealists, and Garcia understands that skepticism. Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2022 After the comment was made, attendees in the chambers began to boo and groan at the comment, as Biden paused for a brief moment and continued his address. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2022 Winslow couldn’t help but groan when told Nurkic had let the bear out of the bag. oregonlive, 22 Feb. 2022 Techno-prophets of the 20th century envisioned a future free of bodies, and especially bodies that groan under the weight of social baggage—female bodies, Black bodies. Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 18 Feb. 2022 The Afghan children — mostly girls — share their favorite pop songs on a book club playlist and collectively groan whenever someone’s older relative comments off camera. Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English gronen, from Old English grānian; akin to Old High German grīnan to growl First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Kids Definition groan 1 of 2 verb ˈgrōn groaned; groaning 1 : to make or say with a moan "Not a test," she groaned. 2 : to creak under a strain The stairs groaned under his weight. groan 2 of 2 noun : a low moaning sound groan 1 of 2 noun 1 as in wail a crying out in grief when the underdogs lost the playoffs, the groans of millions of disappointed fans were heard throughout the land Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wail moan cry tears lamentation howl lament sob keen mourning weeping plaint suffering protest regret sorrowing outcry agonizing sorrow anguish grieving grief woe heartbreak heartache complaint hand-wringing dolor cri de coeur Antonyms & Near Antonyms exultation rejoicing laughing smiling cheering 2 as in moan a long low sound indicating pain or grief let out a groan when he tried to stand on the sprained ankle Synonyms & Similar Words moan crying wail whimpering whimper shriek sobbing whining cry whine weeping yelp howl lamentation lament keen bawl sniveling blubbering yowl plaint yammering squall Antonyms & Near Antonyms chuckle giggle laugh snicker guffaw cackle titter chortle snigger twitter See More groan 2 of 2 verb as in to moan to utter a moan heard someone groaning in pain Synonyms & Similar Words moan wail sob cry shriek whimper whine weep yelp howl sniff sorrow blubber lament anguish grieve bemoan rue snivel bewail keen mourn deplore bawl squall suffer hurt yammer yowl agonize bleed Antonyms & Near Antonyms laugh giggle chuckle guffaw snicker chortle titter cackle twitter crack up See More
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