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groan

UK
/ɡrəʊn/
US
/ɡroʊn/

Translations

groannoun
groans
pl
UK
/ɡrəʊn/
US
/ɡroʊn/
The groan of the old wooden door echoed through the hallway.
Скрип старой деревянной двери эхом разнесся по коридору.
A groan of pain escaped his lips as he tried to move.
С его губ сорвался стон боли, когда он попытался пошевелиться.
Additional translations
жалоба
вздох
Synonyms
sigh
moan
lament
complaint
grumble
groanverb
groaned
Past Simple
groaned
Past Participle
groaning
Gerund
UK
/ɡrəʊn/
US
/ɡroʊn/
The old man would groan every time he stood up.
Старик кряхтел каждый раз, когда вставал.
He began to groan in pain after the fall.
Он начал стонать от боли после падения.
She couldn't help but groan at the thought of more work.
Она не могла не охать при мысли о дополнительной работе.
Additional translations
ворчать
Synonyms
grumble
complain
sigh
wail
lament
moan
groaninterjection
UK
/ɡrəʊn/
US
/ɡroʊn/
Used informally as an exclamation that represents the act or sound of groaning.
Synonyms
ugh
oof
ouch
alas
yikes

Definitions

groannoun
A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
The patient let out a groan as the doctor examined the injury.
A sound expressing disapproval, annoyance, or discomfort.
There was a collective groan from the audience when the speaker announced the delay.
A deep, prolonged sound, often made by something under strain.
The old wooden floor emitted a groan as he walked across it.
groanverb
To make a deep, inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, or discomfort.
He groaned in pain after stubbing his toe on the table.
To complain or grumble about something.
She groaned about the amount of homework she had to complete over the weekend.
To make a sound resembling a groan, often due to pressure or strain.
The old floorboards groaned under the weight of the heavy furniture.
To endure or suffer under oppression, hardship, or excessive weight.
The citizens groaned under the heavy taxes imposed by the new regime.
groaninterjection
Used as an exclamation to express irritation, disappointment, or self-mocking frustration, representing the sound of groaning.
Groan! I left my keys inside the car again.
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