Groaned: meaning, definitions and examples

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groaned

 

[ ษกroสŠnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing pain

Groaned is the past tense of the verb groan, which means to make a low sound of pain or discomfort. It often indicates suffering, annoyance, or displeasure. This sound can be vocalized due to physical or emotional stress.

Synonyms

complained, grumbled, lamented, moaned

Examples of usage

  • He groaned after tripping over the curb.
  • She groaned in disappointment when she failed the test.
  • The patient groaned softly in the hospital bed.
  • They groaned at the thought of another long meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "groaned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gemido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเคพเคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรถhnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merintih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพะณะฝะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jฤ™czeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใ‚ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉmir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gemir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์Œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูู†ููŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรฉnat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdychaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ปๅŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jamrati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒฆแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inilti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gemir

Etymology

The word 'groan' dates back to Old English 'gronan,' which means to murmur or to sound mournfully. It is related to similar words in Germanic languages, reflecting a long history of vocal expressions conveying pain or discomfort. The root of the word can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *gronลnฤ…, which shares a connection with the act of making low, mournful sounds. This word has maintained its meaning throughout the centuries, evolving into various forms in modern English, with its implications extending beyond mere physical discomfort to include expressions of frustration or dissatisfaction. Such vocalizations have been an integral part of human communication, portraying emotions that words alone may not fully express.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,489, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.