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- pronunciation:
- gruhm
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
grumbles, grumbling, grumbled |
| definition 1: |
to complain in a low voice.
Jean grumbled to herself about the flat tire as she searched for a jack.- synonyms:
- complain, fuss, grouch, moan
- similar words:
- mutter, nag, sulk, whine
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| definition 2: |
to make deep, muffled sounds; rumble.
His stomach grumbled in hunger.- synonyms:
- growl, rumble
- similar words:
- murmur, roar, thunder
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a muttered complaint.
There were grumbles from the students who had to stay after school.- synonyms:
- beef, complaint
- similar words:
- grouch, moan, mutter, whine
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| definition 2: |
a series of deep, low sounds; rumble.
We heard the grumble of thunder before the storm hit.- synonyms:
- murmur, roar, rumble
- similar words:
- mutter
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| derivations: |
grumbly (adj.), grumblingly (adv.), grumbler (n.) |
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