groan

Meanings

• Noun

  An expression of pain, displeasure, or exhaustion, often accompanied by a low, prolonged sound.

  - "After running the marathon, John let out a long, exhaustive groan."
  - "The patient's groan indicated that the surgery had been painful."

• Verb

  To utter a low, prolonged sound expressing pain, displeasure, or exhaustion.

  - "After lifting the heavy box, John groaned."
  - "The crowd groaned as the umpire made a controversial call."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹoʊn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with groan
moan , groaner , throne , gone

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Groan (English) : Sound of pain or displeasure
   

2. Groan (Scottish) : A type of large, flat, round loaf of bread
   

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Variants

List of all variants of groan that leads to same result
groan , groaned , groaning , groans

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Forms

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groans, groaned, groaning, groans loudly

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Etymology

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Old English 'grawan' meaning 'to grieve, lament, or complain'. The sound of a groan comes from the contraction of the diaphragm during an expression of pain or exhaustion.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded groan lasted for 1 hour, 52 minutes, and 42 seconds.

2. In some cultures, a loud groan is considered a sign of good luck or prosperity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sigh: An expression of emotion, often indicating sadness or longing, that is accompanied by a deep breath.

2. Moan: A prolonged, low-pitched sound expressing pain, pleasure, or displeasure.

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Culture

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In literature, a groan can symbolize a turning point or a moment of realization. In art, it can be used to convey pain or suffering. In music, it can be used as a sound effect or as a metaphor for emotional expression.

How to Memorize "groan"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making a low, prolonged sound from the diaphragm when you feel pain or displeasure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a groan with pain or displeasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Groans are sounds of pain, like a deep, low, and sustained train' to remember the definition.

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