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• Groan — Groan, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Groaned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Groaning}.] [OE. gronen, granen, granien, AS. gr?nian, fr. the root of grennian to grin. [root]35. See {2d Grin}, and cf. {Grunt}.] 1. To give forth a low, moaning sound in breathing; to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• groan — I n. 1) to emit, heave, utter a groan 2) a loud groan II v. 1) (D; intr.) to groan about, over (to groan over new taxes) 2) (D; intr.) to groan with (to groan with frustration) 3) (L) he groaned that he had been shot 4) (misc.) to groan under the …   Combinatory dictionary

• groan — [grōn] vi. [ME gronien < OE granian, akin to GRIN, Ger greinen, to weep] 1. to utter a deep sound expressing pain, distress, or disapproval 2. to make a creaking or grating sound, as from great strain [a heavy gate groaning on its hinges] 3.… …   English World dictionary

• groan´ing|ly — groan «grohn», noun, verb. –n. a sound made down in the throat that expresses grief, pain, or disapproval; deep, short moan: »We heard the groans of the man who had fallen off the cliff. ╂[< verb] –v.i. 1. to give a groan or groans: »The tired …   Useful english dictionary

• groan — groaner, n. groaningly, adv. /grohn/, n. 1. a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers. 2. a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 3. a deep grating or creaking sound due to a… …   Universalium

• groan — [[t]groʊn[/t]] n. 1) a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief 2) a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, etc 3) a deep grating or creaking sound due to a sudden or continued overburdening, as with a great weight 4) to… …   From formal English to slang

• groan — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ loud ▪ He let out a loud groan of frustration. ▪ little, slight, small, soft ▪ deep …   Collocations dictionary

• groan — /groʊn / (say grohn) noun 1. a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief. 2. a deep murmur uttered in derision, disapproval, etc. 3. a deep grating or creaking noise, as of wood, etc. –verb (i) 4. to utter a deep inarticulate sound expressive… …  

• utter — ut|ter1 [ˈʌtə US ər] adj [only before noun] [: Old English; Origin: utera further out, outer , from ut out ] used to emphasize how great or complete something is ▪ That s utter nonsense ! ▪ This company treats its employees with utter contempt .… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• groan — verb Etymology: Middle English gronen, from Old English grānian; akin to Old High German grīnan to growl Date: before 12th century intransitive verb 1. to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance 2. to make a harsh sound (as of… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• utter — 1 adjective (only before noun) utter failure/rubbish/fool etc a complete failure etc: What an utter waste of time! | We all watched in utter amazement. 2 verb (T) formal or literary 1 to make a sound with your voice, especially with difficulty:… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English