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Mown vs. Moan vs. Mowed

Mown
Definition

(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine

Examples

The smell of newly mown hay

Moan
Definition

Indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

Examples

He moaned with pain

Mowed
Definition

Cut with a blade or mower

Examples

Mow the grass

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