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Is moan and mown synonyms antonyms or homophones?

"Moan" and "mown" are homophones.

* Moan means to make a low, mournful sound, usually expressing pain or sadness.

* Mown is the past participle of "mow", meaning to cut down grass or other plants with a machine.

They sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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