Definition

Making a low sound of pain or discomfort, often due to being burdened or in distress.

Example

The groaning noise from the old floorboards made the house feel eerie at night.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you heard that groaning noise from the old fridge?

Yeah, it sounds like it's about to give up on life.

I think it’s just too groaning from all the food we keep cramming in there.

Maybe we should clean it out and let it rest a bit!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A low sound made when someone is in pain or discomfort, often expressing sadness or frustration.

Example

The groaning from the injured player was hard to ignore.

Conversation

Did you hear that groaning sound from the other room?

Yeah, it sounded like someone was in pain or something.

I wonder if it’s just the old pipes making that groaning noise again.

Definition

To make a low sound of pain or discomfort, often expressing unhappiness or annoyance.

Example

He was groaning in pain after he fell off his bike.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear Mark groaning during the workout yesterday?

Yeah, it was pretty funny!

I thought he was going to give up for a moment.

Root Explanation

Groaning → The word 'groaning' is derived from the Old English 'gronan', meaning to make a low sound of pain or discomfort. The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process of making that sound. Thus, 'groaning' refers to the act of making a low sound, often due to discomfort or distress.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone making a low sound of discomfort — that's what 'groaning' means, as it comes from the Old English word for that very sound.

Visually Confused Words