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yawn::noun | Spocien Dictionary

yawn

/jɔn/

an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

Type	Words
Synonyms	oscitance, oscitancy, yawning
Type of	inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex
Has types	pandiculation

he could not suppress a yawn.

the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop.

yawn

/jɔn/

be wide open

Type	Words
Synonyms	gape, yaw
Type of	be

yawn

/jɔn/

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

Type	Words
Type of	take a breath, breathe, respire, suspire
Derivation	yawner, yawning

The child yawned during the long performance.