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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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