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Definition mourn in British English

mourn verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/mɔː(r)n/
1

to feel extremely sad because someone has died, and to express this in public

Example

We are mourning the loss of our close friend.

Example

Many came to mourn their friend.

Example

He still mourns for his brother.

Synonyms and related words
regret grieve pine keen lament lament
1.1

to be sad or disappointed because something no longer exists or is not as good as it was in the past

Example

The town is mourning the loss of its most beautiful building.

Synonyms and related words
regret grieve pine
Definition mourn in British English