yawned
Pronunciation: [jɔːnd]
Word
Context: "physical reaction"
(verb) to open your mouth wide and take a deep breath because you are tired or bored. It's a way your body shows it needs more energy or rest.
Example
After a long day at school, I yawned and felt ready for bed.
Example
She didn't yawn even once during the exciting movie.
Example
Did you yawn during the boring meeting?
Context: "influence"
(verb) to cause someone else to yawn by yawning yourself. Sometimes when you see or hear someone yawn, it makes you want to yawn too.
Example
When my friend yawned, I yawned back right away.
Example
Even though he tried to yawn quietly, it didn't make anyone else yawn.
Example
Why do you think we yawn when someone else yawns?
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