Moan ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Moan ( verb )

1. To make a low, prolonged sound expressive of physical or mental suffering.
2. To complain or express dissatisfaction with something.

Origin:

Middle english mone, from old english mǣnan to moan, complain; akin to old high german meinen to mean.

Examples:

1. He moaned in pain as the doctor examined his injury.
2. She moaned softly in her sleep.
3. He moaned about the cold weather.
4. She moaned about the long wait in line.
5. The wind was moaning through the trees.

(As a noun)

Moan ( noun )

1. To make a low, prolonged sound expressive of physical or mental suffering.
2. To complain or express dissatisfaction with something.

Origin:

Middle english mone, from old english mǣnan to moan, complain; akin to old high german meinen to mean.

Examples:

1. He moaned in pain as the doctor examined his injury.
2. She moaned softly in her sleep.
3. He moaned about the cold weather.
4. She moaned about the long wait in line.
5. The wind was moaning through the trees.