Moan

Pronunciation: /moʊn/

Definitions of moan

noun a long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or sexual pleasure

Example Sentences

A1 She let out a soft moan when she stubbed her toe.

A2 The cat let out a low moan when it was hungry.

B1 The patient's constant moans of pain filled the hospital room.

B2 The eerie moans coming from the old house sent shivers down my spine.

C1 The mournful moan of the wind echoed through the empty streets.

C2 The haunting moan of the ghostly figure chilled me to the bone.

Examples of moan in a Sentence

formal She let out a soft moan as she stretched her sore muscles.

informal I could hear my roommate moan in frustration as he tried to fix his computer.

slang Stop your moaning and just get on with it.

figurative The old house seemed to moan in the wind, as if it were alive.

Grammatical Forms of moan

• past tense: moaned
• plural: moans
• comparative: more moan
• superlative: most moan
• present tense: moan
• future tense: will moan
• perfect tense: have moaned
• continuous tense: is moaning
• singular: moan
• positive degree: moan
• infinitive: to moan
• gerund: moaning
• participle: moaned

Origin and Evolution of moan

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'moan' originated from the Middle English word 'mane', which was derived from the Old English word 'mānian' meaning to complain or lament.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'moan' evolved to not only signify a vocal expression of pain or discomfort but also to express dissatisfaction or annoyance.