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yawned

/ˈjɔːnd/ verb · British & US
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What does yawned mean?

verb

past tense of yawn, to breathe in deeply with the mouth open, often with a loud noise, or to feel a strong desire to sleep.

Example

"After a long night, she yawned and stretched on the couch."

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