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YAWNS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Yawns.

Yawns - as a noun

An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

Example: "He could not suppress a yawn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oscitance13oscitancy16yawning14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex16reflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflex
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Yawns - as a verb

Utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

Example: "The child yawned during the long performance"

Be wide open

Example: "The deep gaping canyon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gape7yaw9

Example Sentences

"She yawns loudly every morning."
"The baby yawns when it's tired."
"He yawns and stretches his arms."
"The boring lecture caused several yawns."
"She tried to stifle her yawns during the meeting."
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Word Game Points

Is YAWNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yawns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

YAWNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is YAWNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yawns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
YAWNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is YAWNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yawns is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
YAWNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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