Mourn: meaning, definitions and examples

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mourn

 

[ mษ”หn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

grief

Feel or show deep sorrow or regret for (someone or their death), typically by following conventions such as the wearing of black clothes.

Synonyms

bewail, grieve, lament, sorrow, weep

Examples of usage

  • She mourned her husband's death for years.
  • The whole nation mourned the tragic loss of the president.
Context #2 | Verb

regret

Feel regret or sadness about (the loss or disappearance of something).

Synonyms

bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament, regret

Examples of usage

  • She mourned the end of her relationship with him.
  • He mourned the passing of his youth.

Translations

Translations of the word "mourn" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‹เค• เคฎเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trauern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berduka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟะปะฐะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opล‚akiwaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒใ—ใ‚€ (kanashimu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pleurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llorar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yas tutmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์• ๋„ํ•˜๋‹ค (aedo-hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูŽู†ุฏูุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ truchlit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smรบtiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“€ๆ‚ผ (ฤidร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ syrgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ (glova)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yas tutmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llorar

Etymology

The word 'mourn' originated from the Old English word 'murnan', which means 'to mourn, bemoan, long after'. The word has been used in English since the Middle Ages and has retained its meaning of expressing sorrow or regret for a loss. The act of mourning has been a common human experience throughout history, often accompanied by rituals and customs to honor the deceased or the lost. The concept of mourning has evolved over time, but the core emotion of deep sorrow and regret remains central to its meaning.

See also: mourner, mournful, mournfully, mourning.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,029, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.