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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce yawned

IPA transcription: ['jɔnd]

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Verb

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

    “The child yawned during the long performance”

    Synonyms: yawn

  • be wide open

    “the deep gaping canyon”

    Synonyms: gapeyawnyaw

Usage examples

  • The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.
  • The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.
  • The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.
  • The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.
  • The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.
  • He looked at me with a fishy eye and yawned.
  • The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.
  • The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.
  • The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.
  • The lorry driver yawned and decided to head for the next motel.