Groan

/ɡɹəʊn/ noun verb

A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.

Definition

  1. (noun) A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
  2. (noun) A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy.
  3. (noun) (of an object) A low creaking sound from applied pressure or weight.
  4. (verb) To make a groan. “The wooden table groaned under the weight of the banquet.”
  5. (verb) To strive after earnestly, as if with groans.

Word stats

  • Groan contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 6.

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What does Groan mean?

A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.

What are the anagrams of Groan?

Valid anagrams: argon, organ.

How many letters are in Groan?

Groan has 5 letters.

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