Moan
Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊn/
Moan (verb)
- to make a low sound because you are unhappy or in pain
- to talk about something you don't like in a complaining way
Examples
- She would often moan about the cold weather.
- He tends to moan when things don't go his way.
Common collocations: moan quietly, moan softly, moan about, moan over, soft moan
Moan (noun)
- a low sound made when someone is unhappy or in pain
Examples
- A moan escaped from the tired worker.
- The moan of the wind was eerie at night.