moan
moan
moʊn
mown
/mˈə‍ʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "moan"in English

to moan
01

to make a low sound that often expresses pain, grief, or disappointment

Intransitive
to moan definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
moan
3rd person singular
moans
past simple
moaned
past participle
moaned
Examples
The injured soldier began to moan in pain on the battlefield.
02

to complain or grumble about something in a persistent or annoying way

Intransitive: to moan about sth
Examples
He constantly moans about having to wake up early for work.
Moan
01

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
moans
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