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Complain for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: kəm'pleɪn

What does Complain really mean?

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Complain is a word that we often use when we want to express our dissatisfaction or unhappiness about something. It's like when you have a problem or you feel something is not right, and you want to let others know about it.

Imagine you have a toy that is not working properly, and you go up to your mom or dad and say, "Hey, Mom/Dad, my toy is broken, and it's not fair!" You are actually complaining about the toy because it's not doing what it's supposed to do, and you want someone to fix it or do something about it.

Now, complaining can also mean talking about things that bother or annoy us. It's like when you don't like the sound of nails on a chalkboard or when your teacher gives you too much homework. You might go to your friends and say, "Doesn't it bother you when the nails scratch the chalkboard? It's really annoying!" You are expressing your dislike or annoyance by complaining about the sound.

You can also complain when you feel that something is not fair. For example, if you see your classmate getting more treats than you during snack time, you might say, "That's not fair! Why did they get more snacks?" You are expressing your dissatisfaction by complaining about the unequal treatment.

So, complain is a word that allows us to express our unhappiness, dissatisfaction, annoyance, or feeling that something is not fair. It's a way for us to let others know about our problems or concerns.

Revised and Fact checked by William Rodriguez on 2023-10-28 05:42:41

Complain In a sentece

Learn how to use Complain inside a sentece

  • When your food at the restaurant is cold, you may complain to the waiter about it.
  • If your favorite TV show is canceled, you might complain to the network.
  • If someone talks loudly during a movie, it's okay to complain to a theater employee.
  • If you don't like the color of your new shirt, you can complain to the store and ask for an exchange.
  • When the Wi-Fi at your house doesn't work, you can complain to your internet service provider.

Complain Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Complain Antonyms

Words that have the opposite context of the original word.

Complain Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Complain Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.