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English to English noun
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an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom |  | Example: he could not suppress a yawn
the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop
he apologized for his oscitancy
source: wordnet30
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An involuntary act, excited by drowsiness, etc., consisting of a deep and long inspiration following several successive attempts at inspiration, the mouth, fauces, etc., being wide open. | | source: webster1913
verb
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utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired | | Example: The child yawned during the long performance
source: wordnet30
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be wide open | | Example: the deep gaping canyon
source: wordnet30
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To open the mouth involuntarily through drowsiness, dullness, or fatigue; to gape; to oscitate. | | source: webster1913
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