moan


Definition: Meaning of, moan in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / məʊn /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
moan moaned moaned
Present Participle Third Person Singular
moaning moans
  1. [intransitive and transitive] informal to complain in an annoying way, especially in an unhappy voice and without good reason
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  2. [intransitive] to make a long low sound expressing pain, unhappiness, or sexual pleasure [=  groan]
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  3. [intransitive] literary if the wind moans, it makes a long low sound
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moan moans
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  1. a long low sound expressing pain, unhappiness, or sexual pleasure
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  2. have a moan (about something) British English informal to complain about something
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  3. literary a low sound made by the wind
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