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respire vs yawn

yawn vs respire

respire is not a noun while yawn is a noun.

respire and yawn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
respire No No Yes No
yawn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, yawn is a hyponym of respire; that is, yawn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than respire:
  • respire: draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
  • yawn: utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
Other hyponyms of respire include respire, choke, hyperventilate, hiccough, hiccup, sigh, suspire, breathe out, exhale, expire, breathe in, inhale, inspire, wheeze, saw logs, saw wood, snore.
respire (noun) yawn (noun)
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
respire (verb) yawn (verb)
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
undergo the biomedical and metabolic processes of respiration by taking up oxygen and producing carbon monoxide be wide open
breathe easily again, as after exertion or anxiety
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