/ɡrəʊn/

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Meaning

To make a long, low sound because you are hurt, tired or unhappy.

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Word origin

From Old English granian, meaning to moan or to make a sad noise.

Origin
Old English
Root
granian

Grammar

Verb typeregular (groan, groans, groaned)

Examples

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"Groaned" is the past form of "groan".

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"Groans" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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Here "groan" means to make an unhappy noise about something.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 2: groan, lunch, radio and 7 more words.