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take a breath vs yawn

yawn vs take a breath

take a breath is not a noun while yawn is a noun.

take a breath and yawn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take a breath No No Yes No
yawn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, yawn is a hyponym of take a breath; that is, yawn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take a breath:
  • take a breath: 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 take a breath include respire, choke, hyperventilate, hiccough, hiccup, sigh, suspire, breathe out, exhale, expire, breathe in, inhale, inspire, wheeze, saw logs, saw wood, snore.
take a breath (noun) yawn (noun)
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
take a breath (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
be wide open
Difference between take a breath and yawn

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