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yawning vs yawn

yawn vs yawning

yawning and yawn both are nouns.

yawning is an adjective but yawn is not an adjective.

yawning is not a verb while yawn is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yawning Yes Yes No No
yawn Yes No Yes No
As nouns, yawning and yawn are synonyms defined as:
  • yawning and yawn: an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Other synonyms of yawning include oscitance, oscitancy.
yawning (noun) yawn (noun)
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
yawning (adjective) yawn (adjective)
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
yawning (verb) yawn (verb)
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
be wide open
Difference between yawning and yawn

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