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yearn vs yen

yen vs yearn

yearn is not a noun while yen is a noun.

yearn and yen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yearn No No Yes No
yen Yes No Yes No
As verbs, yen is a hyponym of yearn; that is, yen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than yearn:
  • yearn: desire strongly or persistently
  • yen: have a desire for something or someone who is not present
Other hyponyms of yearn include ache, languish, pine, yearn.
As verbs, yearn and yen are synonyms defined as:
  • yearn and yen: have a desire for something or someone who is not present
Other synonyms of yearn include ache, languish, pine.
yearn (noun) yen (noun)
a yearning for something or to do something
the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen
yearn (verb) yen (verb)
desire strongly or persistently have a desire for something or someone who is not present
have a desire for something or someone who is not present
have affection for; feel tenderness for
Difference between yearn and yen

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