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yawn
noun
verb
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
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jɔːn
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noun
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
“He could not suppress a yawn”
verb
Utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
“The child yawned during the long performance”
verb
Be wide open
“The deep gaping canyon”
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He could not suppress a yawn
The yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop
He apologized for his oscitancy
The child yawned during the long performance
The deep gaping canyon
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