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moaned

/ˈməʊnd/

Meanings
verb
To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn.

Examples :

"He moaned about having too much homework. "
emotion sound language suffering

Related Words

Illustration failing

failing verb

/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration clearly

clearly adverb

/ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/

(manner) In a clear manner.

"He enunciated every syllable clearly."

Illustration accident

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

Illustration someone

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

Illustration grieving

grieving verb

/ˈɡɹiːvɪŋ/

To cause sorrow or distress to.

"The news of her dog's death was grieving her deeply. "

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friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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distress noun

/dɪˈstɹɛs/

(Cause of) discomfort.

"The noisy construction next door was a constant distress for the students trying to study. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

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complain verb

/kəmˈpleɪn/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."