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Mourn

Verb / mɔ:rn / Another word for mourn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel or express grief or sadness, especially after someone's death.

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Common collocations

  • mourn the dead
  • mourn the loss
  • mourn deeply
  • mourn the passing
  • mourn a death
  • mourn the victim

Word family

verb mourn
adjective mournful

Usage note

Mourn is typically used to express sorrow for a death or significant loss. It carries a formal and somber tone.

Example sentences

  1. She will mourn for her pet who passed away last week.
  2. The whole city mourned when the famous actor died.
  3. I will mourn the loss of my favorite toy.
  4. The family will mourn the loss of their grandfather.
  5. It's okay to mourn when you're sad.

Quotes

  • To weep is to make less the depth of grief. - William Shakespeare
  • Mourn not the dead, but mourn the apathetic throng - Percy Bysshe Shelley
  • Tears are the silent language of grief. - Voltaire

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