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Definition 1:
To make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment) .
Examples:
The wounded man groaned in/with pain.
She groaned when she saw the bill.
She groaned silently/inwardly when she saw the bill. [=she was upset when she saw the bill but she did not actually groan]
Definition 2:
To say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness) .
Examples:
“Oh, no,” she groaned, “I’m going to have to start all over.”
She groaned that she would have to start all over.
Definition 3:
To complain about something .
Examples:
Merchants are groaning over slow holiday sales.
He’s always moaning and groaning about his salary.
Definition 4:
To make a deep sound caused especially by weight or pressure .
Examples:
The chair groaned under his weight.
groaning bookshelves = bookshelves groaning with (the weight of their) books [=bookshelves filled with books]
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