moan

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old English mænan.

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Singular
moan

Plural
moans

moan (plural moans)

  1. a low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or even pleasure

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a low cry of pain

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to moan

Third person singular
moans

Simple past
moaned

Past participle
moaned

Present participle
moaning

to moan (third-person singular simple present moans, present participle moaning, simple past and past participle moaned)

  1. to make a moan or similar sound
  2. to complain

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to make a moan or similar sound
to complain
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[edit] Noun

moan

  1. Genitive singular form of moa.
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