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moans

/moʊnz/

Meanings
noun
A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure

Examples :

"The injured dog whimpered, and soft moans escaped his throat as the vet examined his leg. "
sound sensation body emotion physiology

Related Words

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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."

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whimpered verb

/ˈwɪmpərd/ /ˈhwɪmpərd/

To cry or sob softly and intermittently.

"The lonely puppy began to whimper as soon as we left the room."

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

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expensive adjective

/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/

Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

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complaining verb

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

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

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pleasure noun

/ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/

A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

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remembering verb

/ɹɪˈmɛmb(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To reconstitute or reassemble that which has been dismembered.

""The historian spent years remembering the fragmented details of the ancient civilization, piecing together their lost culture." "

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squirrels noun

/ˈskwɜːrəlz/ /ˈskwɪrəlz/

Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

"Simple Sentence: "The squirrels in the park were burying nuts for the winter, their bushy tails twitching." "

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mournful adjective

/ˈmɔːnfəl/ /ˈmɔɹnfəl/

Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.

"The student's mournful expression showed how disappointed she was with her test results. "

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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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complain verb

/kəmˈpleɪn/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

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