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yawn vs reflex action

reflex action vs yawn

yawn and reflex action both are nouns.

yawn is a verb but reflex action is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yawn Yes No Yes No
reflex action Yes No No No
As nouns, reflex action is a hypernym of yawn; that is, reflex action is a word with a broader meaning than yawn:
  • yawn: an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
  • reflex action: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
yawn (noun) reflex action (noun)
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
yawn (verb) reflex action (verb)
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
be wide open
Difference between yawn and reflex action

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