moan
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1.8
- noun
- /moʊn/
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- She let out a low moan of discomfort after bumping her knee against the table.
- hear moans
- a low moan
- moans and groans
But when the moaning will come as the pleasure builds, let it out but don't force it.
- But when the moaning will come as the pleasure builds, let it out but don't force it.
- And I open the door and Frankie's blasting Male moaning.
Examples
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The coffin was about to be lowered into the grave when a deep moaning was heard.
Academic text (2014) -
For the remainder of that black night, his moans rent the night air.
Fiction book (1991) -
Not in a language like the one she speaks, something more like a moan or a cry.
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The question is on their lips when a low moan comes from the street outside.
Academic text (2012) -
I hear the South wind moan, the bridges getting lower, the shrimp boat's coming home.
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Mary watched the flow of the flames, listened to the moan of the wind in the chimney.
Fiction book (1990) -
At night, sounds would rise up, strange moans that Hart said were owls.
Fiction book (1990) -
Mother's face was gray and twisted, and her constant moaning filled the room.
Fiction book (1991) -
The long day wanes, the slow moon climbs, the deep moans round with many voices.
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The scholar tried to push forward and ignore the moans, but the desperate cries overwhelmed him.
Synonyms
572
1.0
A long soft breath you make when you feel tired, sad, or relieved
233
1.9
A low unhappy sound showing pain, discomfort or dislike
68
3.7
A low, soft cry showing pain or sadness
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Etymology
Moan comes from an old English word that meant 'to mourn' or be sad and is related to the common word mourn; a moan was the sound of grief, so today a moan is a low, long sound showing pain, discomfort, or complaint.