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The poem was a lament for a lost home.
What does Lament mean?
Lament means to show sadness or regret.
Dictionary definition
To express sadness or regret; also an expression of sadness.
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The character began to lament the mistake she had made.
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In literature, a lament can reveal grief without directly explaining every feeling.
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What does lament mean?
To lament is to express sadness or regret.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lament?
Mourn and lament both involve expressing sadness.
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Which word is an antonym of lament?
Celebrate means to show joy, which contrasts with lament.
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WordLament.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningLament means to show sadness or regret.
ExampleExample: The poem was a lament for a lost home.
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- Syllables
- luh · ment
- Strongest beat
- ment
- Ending
- ment
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ment.
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Lament word family
Base word
lament
verb
lament
To express sadness or regret.
verb
laments
Expresses sadness now or often.
verb
lamented
Expressed sadness in the past.
verb
lamenting
Expressing sadness now.
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