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groans

UK/ɡɹəʊnz//ɡɹoʊnz/

groans is the plural of groan.

groans is the third-person singular simple present indicative of groan.

Meaning of groan

Noun

groan (plural groans)

  1. A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
    • let out a groan
  2. A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy.
  3. A low creaking sound from applied pressure or weight.

See all 6 meanings of groan

Words that rhyme with groans

Questions about groans

What is groans the plural of?
Groans is the plural of groan.
How do you pronounce groans?
Groans is pronounced /ɡɹoʊnz/ (US).

Words near groans in the dictionary

  1. groaning cheese
  2. groaning cheeses
  3. groaningly
  4. groanings
  5. groanless
  6. groans
  7. groansome
  8. groanworthy
  9. groany
  10. Groarke
  11. Groarkes

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