Groan

Pronunciation: /ɡroʊn/

Definitions of groan

noun a deep, guttural sound made in response to pain or distress

Example Sentences

A1 She let out a groan when she saw the mess in the kitchen.

A2 The teacher's groan could be heard when the students handed in their late assignments.

B1 A groan of frustration escaped his lips as he struggled to open the stubborn jar.

B2 The audience let out a collective groan when the comedian's joke fell flat.

C1 His groan of pain echoed through the empty hallway after he stubbed his toe.

C2 She stifled a groan of disappointment when she realized she had missed her flight.

Examples of groan in a Sentence

formal The patient let out a groan as the nurse adjusted the bandages.

informal I let out a groan when I saw the long line at the grocery store.

slang I couldn't help but groan when my friend told that corny joke.

figurative The old floorboards groaned under the weight of the heavy furniture.

Grammatical Forms of groan

• past tense: groaned
• plural: groans
• comparative: more groan
• superlative: most groan
• present tense: groan
• future tense: will groan
• perfect tense: have groaned
• continuous tense: is groaning
• singular: groan
• positive degree: groan
• infinitive: to groan
• gerund: groaning
• participle: groaning

Origin and Evolution of groan

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'groan' originated from the Middle English word 'grōnen' which was derived from the Old English word 'grānian'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a deep, mournful sound expressing pain or distress, the word 'groan' has evolved to also convey frustration, exhaustion, or annoyance in modern usage.