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moaning


Meanings
  • Noun or Verb

    An expression of deep sadness, pain, or displeasure.

    - "She gave a moan of pain when she stubbed her toe."
    - "He let out a long, sad moan as he watched his team lose the game."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with moaning
groaning , poning , stoning , dawning
Homonyms
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  1. Mowing (en) : The act of cutting grass with a lawnmower.


Homophones
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  1. Mowing (en) : The act of cutting grass with a lawnmower.


Variants
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moan , moaned , moaner , moaners , moaning , moans
Forms
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mooans, moaned, moaning


Etymology
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Old English mōnian, from mōgan ‘to murmur, moan’.


Trivia
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  1. Moaning is often used as an onomatopoeic word to represent the sound of pain or sadness.

  2. In some cultures, moaning is considered a sign of weakness or vulnerability.

  3. Moaning can also be used as a sexual term, indicating intense pleasure.


Related Concepts
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  1. Groaning: A similar expression of pain or displeasure, but typically louder and more prolonged.

  2. Whining: A constant, whining complaint or expression of displeasure.


Culture
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In literature, moaning is often used to convey intense emotion, particularly sadness or pain. In music, it can be used as a vocal effect to add emotion and intensity to a song.

How to Memorize "moaning"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person in pain, contorted in discomfort, making a low, mournful sound.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the sound of someone in pain or the image of a sad face.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember: 'M is for Moan, and O is for Oh, the sound someone makes when they're in woe.'


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