Learn about the difference between the homophones: grown and groan

Definitions

grown

Grown is the past participle of the verb 'grow', which means to increase in size or develop over time.

Example

The tree has grown taller since last year.

Example

I have grown to love this city over the years.

groan

Groan is a verb that means to make a deep, mournful sound as a result of pain, despair, or displeasure.

Example

She groaned in pain as she stood up.

Example

He groaned when he saw the amount of work he had to do.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference between grown and groan, think of the 'w' in grown as representing 'width' or 'weight', which can increase over time. - For groan, think of the 'o' as representing an open mouth making a sound of pain or discomfort.