yawned

Meanings

• Verb

  To open the mouth widely and breathe in deeply, often due to feeling tired or sleepy.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yawned
drawn , dawn , lawn , rawn

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Variants

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yawn , yawned , yawning , yawns

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'gahwanian' meant 'to yawn'. It is related to the German word 'gahnen' which also means 'to yawn'.

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Trivia

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1. Yawning can help to increase oxygen intake and wake up the brain.

2. Yawning is contagious and can spread quickly through a group of people.

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Related Concepts

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1. Yawning reflex: A reflex action that causes the mouth to open wide and breathe in deeply, often due to a lack of oxygen or being tired.

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Culture

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In literature, yawning is often used to describe a character's boredom or lack of interest. In art, yawning has been depicted as a symbol of ennui or disinterest.

How to Memorize "yawned"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself feeling tired and opening your mouth wide to yawn.

2. associate
   

   - Associate yawning with feeling tired or sleepy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'Yawn' starts with the letter Y, which looks like an open mouth.

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