mourn
What is another word for mourn? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To feel or express deep sadness, especially over someone's death.
Antonyms
How to use mourn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mourn a loss
mourn the dead
mourn deeply
Etymology
From Old English murnan, "to grieve," related to a Germanic root shared with the French word morne, "gloomy."
Full origin of mourn →Frequently asked questions
What does “mourn” mean?
The word “mourn” means to feel or express deep sadness, especially over someone's death. In plain terms, to grieve, usually for someone who has died.
How do you pronounce “mourn”?
“Mourn” is pronounced mawn (/mɔɹn/ in IPA).
How do you use “mourn” in a sentence?
Here is “mourn” used in a sentence: “The whole town mourned the loss of its longtime mayor.”
What part of speech is “mourn”?
“Mourn” is a verb.
Where does the word “mourn” come from?
The word “mourn” comes from French. From Old English murnan, "to grieve," related to a Germanic root shared with the French word morne, "gloomy.".
Is “mourn” a common word?
“Mourn” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “mourn” have?
“Mourn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to feel or express deep sadness, especially over someone's death.
