Groan (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers.
  2. a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc.
  3. a deep grating or creaking sound due to a sudden or continued overburdening, as with a great weight: We heard the groan of the ropes as the crane lowered the heavy cargo into the ship's hold.
verb (used without object)
  1. to utter a deep, mournful sound expressive of pain or grief.
  2. to make a deep, inarticulate sound expressive of derision, disapproval, desire, etc.
  3. to make a sound resembling a groan; resound harshly: The steps of the old house groaned under my weight.
  4. to be overburdened or overloaded.
  5. to suffer greatly or lamentably: groaning under an intolerable burden.
verb (used with object)
  1. to utter or express with groans.
noun
  1. a prolonged stressed dull cry expressive of agony, pain, or disapproval
  2. a loud harsh creaking sound, as of a tree bending in the wind
  3. a grumble or complaint, esp a persistent one
verb
  1. to utter (low inarticulate sounds) expressive of pain, grief, disapproval, etc
  2. to make a sound like a groan
  3. to be weighed down (by) or suffer greatly (under)
  4. to complain or grumble
Groan (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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