What does MOURN mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "mourn": Word: mourn 1. Parts of Speech

verb

2. Definitions

1. to feel or show great sadness, especially because someone has died
2. to feel or show great sadness or disappointment about something

3. Pronunciations

• US: /mɔrn/
• UK: /mɔːn/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "mourn" comes from the Old English word "murnan," which means "to mourn, remember sorrowfully." It has been used in English since the 12th century. The word is commonly used to describe the feeling of sadness or grief that someone experiences after the death of a loved one. It can also be used to describe the feeling of sadness or disappointment that someone experiences in response to a difficult or unfortunate situation.

5. Synonyms

• grieve
• sorrow
• lament
• bemoan
• weep

6. Related Words

• death
• tears
• heart
• pains
• grief

7. Example Sentences

1. She mourned the loss of her husband for many years.
2. The fans mourned the teams defeat in the championship game.
3. He mourned the fact that he had never traveled abroad.