moan
Translation
to moan, to complain, a moan
Examples
He moaned with pain.
He moaned with pain.
Stop moaning about your job.
Stop moaning about your job.
She let out a low moan.
She let out a low moan.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) moans ((with sth.)) to make a long, low sound of pain. He moaned with pain.
((sb.)) moans ((about sth.)) to complain in a persistent way. Stop moaning about your job.
a moan ((of sth.)) a long, low sound. She let out a low moan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: groan, grumble, complain; Antonyms: rejoice, celebrate
Etymology
From Old English 'mānan', meaning 'to complain, lament'.
Memory Tips
The long 'oa' sound in 'moan' sounds like a long sound of pain or a long complaint.