groan
Translation
to groan, to moan, to complain, to creak
Examples
He groaned with pain after falling.
He groaned with pain after falling.
The old chair groaned under his weight.
The old chair groaned under his weight.
Grammar Patterns
((with/in sth.)) to make a sound of pain or unhappiness He groaned with pain.
((under sth.)) to make a creaking sound under pressure The chair groaned under his weight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: moan, sigh, complain; Antonyms: cheer, rejoice
Etymology
From Old English 'grānian', meaning 'to roar'. It has an onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound.
Memory Tips
The 'oh' sound in 'groan' sounds like the low, deep noise someone makes in pain or displeasure.