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What is homonym for moan?

There isn't a perfect homonym for "moan" in the sense of a word that is spelled and pronounced exactly the same but has a different meaning.

However, there are near-homonyms that are very close in pronunciation:

* Mown: This word refers to something that has been cut down, typically with a lawnmower. It is pronounced with a shorter, less drawn-out vowel sound than "moan."

* Own: This word means to possess something. It has a slightly different vowel sound and stress pattern than "moan."

It's also worth noting that "moan" can be a verb or a noun. While there isn't a perfect homonym, you might find that some words can be homonyms for one of these forms but not the other. For example:

* "Moan" (verb): There isn't a true homonym, but "mown" (past participle of "mow") could be considered a near-homonym.

* "Moan" (noun): There isn't a true homonym, but "own" could be considered a near-homonym depending on the context.

Ultimately, the closest you'll get to a true homonym for "moan" is to use a different form of the word itself, such as "moaned" or "moaning."

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