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groan

noun verb

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
G
Ends with
N
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
6
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɡɹəʊn

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

  1. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

    “The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets”

In context

Example Sentences

The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets
The ancient door moaned when opened

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