“Moan” or “Mown”

Overview

moan / mown 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. 👇

Definitions

moan: NA

mown: (verb) cut with a blade or mower. (adjective) (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine.

Pronunciation

moan: m·OW·n

mown: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “moan”

…and a plaintive kind of moan".
"Washboards Get Together" / "Kazoo Moan", #38127, scatting vocal on A-side…
…"(Sitting In A Tree-)" and "(Moan)".
…unmistakably easy to dislike—his manipulative moan reminds Carola that 'there are…

Examples of “mown”

…a hay meadow, signifying grassland mown annually in the summer for…
There are also mown rides and small clearings.

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