A groan is like the sound a tired lion makes when it doesn’t want to move from its comfy rock. It’s a deep, low noise that comes from the back of your throat when you’re feeling grumpy or tired. Imagine your favorite toy is stuck on a high shelf, and you can’t reach it. You might let out a groan because it feels like a lot of work to get it down. It’s like saying, ‘Oh, why does this have to be so hard?’ without using words.

Think of a groan like the sound of a big, old tree bending in the wind. The tree isn’t hurt, but it makes a creaky sound because it’s stressed and strained. When people groan, they might be feeling a bit like that tree, bending under the weight of something they don’t want to do.

A groan can also be like the noise a sleepy bear makes when it’s waking up from a long nap. The bear is not fully awake and doesn’t feel like moving yet, so it makes a sound that says, ‘I’m still sleepy and not ready for the day.’ This sound helps the bear express how it feels without having to use words.