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groan vs let loose

let loose vs groan

groan is a noun but let loose is not a noun.

groan and let loose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
groan Yes No Yes No
let loose No No Yes No
As verbs, let loose is a hypernym of groan; that is, let loose is a word with a broader meaning than groan:
  • groan: indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
  • let loose: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
Other hypernyms of groan include emit, let out, utter.
groan (noun) let loose (noun)
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
groan (verb) let loose (verb)
indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
turn loose or free from restraint
Difference between groan and let loose

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