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yawning 1

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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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Definition

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

Examples

  • 1.the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop
  • 2.he apologized for his oscitancy
  • 3.he could not suppress a yawn

Synonyms

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

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

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

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