Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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yawning | Yes | Yes | No | No |
instinctive reflex | Yes | No | No | No |
yawning (noun) | instinctive reflex (noun) |
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an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom | an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus |
yawning (adjective) | instinctive reflex (adjective) |
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showing lack of attention or boredom | |
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something | |
with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness |