Meaning of the word groan in English

What does groan mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

groan

US /ɡroʊn/
UK /ɡroʊn/

Noun

1.

a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness:

Example:
We could hear the groans of the wounded soldiers.

Verb

1.

to make a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness:

Example:
He collapsed, groaning with pain.
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