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yawned
/jɔːnd/
[/jɔːnd/]
past tense of yawn
Beginnerverb
Definition
The past tense of 'yawn'. It describes having opened the mouth wide while tired or bored.
Example
She yawned and went to bed early.
She yawned and went to bed early.
Etymology
Past tense of 'yawn', from Old English 'ginian'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in narration of tiredness or boredom.