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“Groan” or “Grown”

groan / grown are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

groan g·r·OW·n

  • nounan utterance expressing pain or disapproval.
  • verbindicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure.

grown g·r·OW·n

  • verbbecome larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain.
  • verbincrease in size by natural process.
  • verbcause to grow or develop.
  • verbcultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques.
  • verbcome to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes).
  • verbbecome attached by or as if by the process of growth.
Usage

Examples in context

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“groan”

  • …of The History of Titus Groan, a cycle of six BBC…
  • 2011: The History of Titus Groan (Radio 4 Drama)

“grown”

  • …the English speaking world, has grown in popularity following its introduction…
  • …election after Reform; this had grown to just over 1,000 by…
  • The station has grown over the years, boosting its…
  • …holly (Ilex aquifolium), which is grown commercially, is quickly spreading into…
  • …groups and online communities has grown year by year, with a…
  • Rushmoor's population has grown from 1,366 in 1801, through…
  • …that she had not only grown a community of loyal readers…
  • …large number of mangrove had grown on the coastline and extended…
  • …levels when the snake has grown in size.
  • …Turkey and the impact has grown within time.

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