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groan

pronunciation:: gron
parts of speech:: noun, verb
features:: Homophone Note, Word Explorer

part of speech:	noun
definition:	a deep sound made to show pain, grief, or sadness. The groans of the wounded soldiers filled the hospital. synonyms: moan similar words: grunt, murmur, sigh
related words:	complaint, wail

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	groans, groaning, groaned
definition:	to make a groaning sound. The class groaned when the teacher gave them extra homework. synonyms: moan similar words: grunt, murmur
related words:	complain, wail
derivations:	groaningly (adv.), groaner (n.)

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