Simple meaning
What does Groan mean?
Groan means a low sound made to show pain, effort, or disappointment.
Dictionary definition
A low sound made to show pain, effort, or disappointment.
Example sentences
Groan in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a groan to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word groan describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used groan to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Groan
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Groan word family
Base word
groan
verb
groan
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does groan mean?
Groan is used to describe a low sound made to show pain, effort, or disappointment.
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