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Vocabulary Entry
yawning
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To open the mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness, boredom, or the need for oxygen.
Example Sentences
"She couldn't stop yawning during the lecture."
"He yawned after staying up late."
"The cat yawned and stretched in the sun."
N
noun
An act of yawning.
Example Sentences
"His yawning was contagious, spreading around the room."
"After a long day, her yawning signaled it was time for bed."
"The loud yawn startled the other guests."