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Moan for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: moʊn

What does Moan really mean?

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Alright, so "moan" is a word that describe the sound someone makes when they are in pain, sadness, or even pleasure. It's like a low, deep, and usually long sound that comes from a person's throat or mouth. You know when you have a tummy ache and you make a sound like "Uhhh" or when you're really tired and you let out a sigh like "Ahhh"? That's kind of like a moan. It's a way for people to express their feelings without using words.

Another meaning of "moan" is when something makes a creaking or groaning sound. Like, when the old wooden floor in your grandma's house makes a noise when you step on it, that's a moan. It's like the floor is telling you, "Hey, I'm old and tired, don't step too hard on me!" So, "moan" can be used to describe both a sound made by people and a sound made by things.

I hope this helps you understand the word "moan" a little better! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask me anytime.

Revised and Fact checked by Daniel Thompson on 2023-11-13 10:38:18

Moan In a sentece

Learn how to use Moan inside a sentece

  • When you hurt yourself, you may moan in pain.
  • At the spooky movie, you might hear someone moan in fear.
  • If you are very tired, you might moan and complain about being tired.
  • When you have a bad dream, you might moan in your sleep.
  • During a sad movie, the characters might moan when something sad happens.

Moan Synonyms

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

groan groan

Moan Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

emit let loose let out utter utterance vocalization