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moan

The correct spelling is moan.

How to pronounce moan

/məʊn/
noun

IPA: /məʊn/

Say it like: Moa-n

The correct spelling is moan. A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure For example: "‘Please don't leave me,’ he moaned."

Usage Examples

‘Please don't leave me,’ he moaned.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure

verb

  1. 1.To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn.
  2. 2.To grieve.
  3. 3.To distress (someone); to sadden.
  4. 4.To make a moan or similar sound.
  5. 5.To say in a moan, or with a moaning voice.

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