moaning
Translation
moaning, groaning, complaining
Examples
I heard a low moaning from the next room.
I heard a low moaning from the next room.
There was a lot of moaning about the extra work.
There was a lot of moaning about the extra work.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) moaning a long, low sound of pain or suffering I heard a low moaning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: groaning, whining, complaining
Etymology
From the verb 'to moan', with the '-ing' suffix forming a noun.
Memory Tips
The word itself sounds like a long, low sound of pain or sadness.