moan
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/moʊn/
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/məʊn/
sound of pain or complaint
Etymology
Etymology Information
'moan' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mān,' where it meant 'complaint or lament.'
Historical Evolution
'mān' transformed into the Middle English word 'mone,' and eventually became the modern English word 'moan.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'complaint or lament,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sound of pain or complaint.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering.
The patient let out a moan of pain.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering.
He moaned in agony after the fall.
Synonyms
Idioms
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