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- Dictionarymoan/məʊn/
noun
- 1. a long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure: "she gave a low moan of despair" Similar
- 2. a complaint which is perceived as trivial and not taken seriously by others: informal "there were moans about the car's feeble ventilation" Similar
verb
- 1. make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure: "just then their patient moaned and opened his eyes" Similar
- 2. complain or grumble, typically about something trivial: informal "passengers moaned about overcrowded coaches" Similar
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Learn the meaning of moan as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Moan can express pain, suffering, or a complaint in an unhappy voice.
To moan means to complain or speak in a way which shows that you are very unhappy. [ disapproval ] I used to moan if I didn't get at least six hours' sleep at night.
Learn the noun and verb meanings of moan, a word for a low sound of pain or grief. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of moan.
Moan is a noun or verb that means a low sound of suffering, pleasure, or complaint. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of moan with examples from various sources.
Definition of moan verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The low sound you make when you're in pain is called a moan. A bad stomachache can leave you bent over, making soft moans. Moan is also a verb, so whenever someone is hurting enough — physically or mentally — there's the possibility they'll moan in despair or discomfort.
Definition of moan noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
