CEFR B2

Grunt

verb

Meaning

A short, low, guttural sound made in the throat, often expressing effort, pain, or annoyance.

Examples

He gave a soft grunt of approval while reading the report.
The weightlifter let out a loud grunt as he pushed the barbell upward.

Synonyms: groan, mutter, snort, guttural

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Grunt (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡrʌnt/

Definition

A short, low, guttural sound made in the throat, often expressing effort, pain, or annoyance.

Examples

He gave a soft grunt of approval while reading the report.
The weightlifter let out a loud grunt as he pushed the barbell upward.
She ignored his grunt of frustration and continued working.

How to Use Grunt

grunt at someone (prepositional phrase): to make a sound directed toward a person, usually showing annoyance — "He just grunted at me when I asked him for help."
grunt out (phrasal verb): to say something in a rough, short, or unwilling manner — "He grunted out a quick 'hello' before walking away."

Synonyms of Grunt

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