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UK//mɔːn//US//mɔrn//

Meaning of Mourn

To feel or show deep sadness for someone's death.

In simple words: To feel sadness for someone who has died.

Mourn in a sentence

  • Many people continue to mourn the loss of their loved ones.
  • She took time off work to mourn her grandfather.
  • He mourns the death of his best friend every year.
  • The community came together to mourn after the tragic accident.
  • It's okay to mourn when someone close passes away.

How to use Mourn

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate when discussing grief or death. Avoid using in light-hearted conversations.

Grammar pattern

mourn + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'horn' - imagine a sad horn playing at a funeral.

Related words

Collocations with Mourn

  • mourn a death
  • mourn the loss
  • mourn deeply
  • mourn in silence

Synonyms for Mourn

Opposites of Mourn

Common mistakes with Mourn

  • Confused with 'mourning' (the process of grieving).
  • Incorrect verb form in sentences.
  • Using 'mourn' with an inanimate object.

Compare Mourn with Grieve, Lament, Sorrow, Wail

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Frequently asked questions about Mourn

What does Mourn mean?

To feel sadness for someone who has died.

What is the definition of Mourn?

To feel or show deep sadness for someone's death.

How do you use Mourn in a sentence?

Many people continue to mourn the loss of their loved ones.

Can you give another example of Mourn?

She took time off work to mourn her grandfather.

What are synonyms for Mourn?

Common alternatives include grieve, lament, sorrow, bewail, wail.

What is the opposite of Mourn?

Opposite meanings include celebrate, rejoice.

What words go with Mourn?

It commonly pairs with mourn a death, mourn the loss, mourn deeply, mourn in silence.

What are common mistakes when using Mourn?

Confused with 'mourning' (the process of grieving). Incorrect verb form in sentences. Using 'mourn' with an inanimate object.

How do you pronounce Mourn?

US: //mɔrn//, UK: //mɔːn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mourn?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate when discussing grief or death. Avoid using in light-hearted conversations.

What CEFR level is Mourn?

"Mourn" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.