Definition of "yawn"
Kid-friendly meaning of yawn, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "yawn" mean?
yawn (verb) — to open your mouth wide and breathe in when you are tired.
Example sentences using "yawn"
Grade K–2
I had to yawn.
Grade 3–5
I tried not to yawn during the long history lesson on Tuesday afternoon.
Grade 6–8
Nobody knows for sure why yawns are contagious, but watching another person yawn often makes us yawn too, even if we just read about it or think about it.
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