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yawn vs suspire

suspire vs yawn

yawn is a noun but suspire is not a noun.

yawn and suspire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yawn Yes No Yes No
suspire No No Yes No
As verbs, suspire is a hypernym of yawn; that is, suspire is a word with a broader meaning than yawn:
  • yawn: utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
  • suspire: draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
Other hypernyms of yawn include breathe, respire, take a breath.
yawn (noun) suspire (noun)
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
yawn (verb) suspire (verb)
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
be wide open heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
Difference between yawn and suspire

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