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yawns
noun(yawn)
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Synonyms: oscitance, oscitancy, yawning,
Examples:
He could not suppress a yawn.
The yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop.
yawns
verb(yawn)
be wide open
Synonyms: gape, yaw,
yawns
verb(yawn)
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
Examples:
The child yawned during the long performance.

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