GROANS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word GROANS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GROANS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Groan

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English grānian, of Germanic origin; related to German greinen ‘grizzle, whine’, grinsen ‘grin’, also probably to grin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡrəʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc.

Short Definition:

make inarticulate sound of pain etc.

Examples:
  • Marty groaned and pulled the blanket over his head
Definition:

(of an object) make a low creaking sound when pressure or weight is applied

Short Definition:

make low creaking sound

Examples:
  • James slumped back into his chair, making it groan

Word: Groan

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡrəʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc.

Short Definition:

groaning sound

Examples:
  • she lay back with a groan
Definition:

a low creaking sound made by an object under pressure

Short Definition:

low creaking sound

Examples:
  • the protesting groan of timbers

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