Yawn (verb/noun)

1. Verb:
   • To open the mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom.
   • To be open wide or gaping, as in a chasm or an opening.
2. Noun:
   • The act of yawning, often accompanied by stretching.
   • A deep breath taken with the mouth wide open, often involuntarily.

Prepositions

• Before: Typically used with verbs or nouns, not commonly preceded by prepositions.
• After: Can follow “with” (e.g., “yawned with boredom”), “at” (e.g., “yawn at the lecture”).

Collocations

• Deep yawn
• Big yawn
• Stifled yawn
• Wide yawn
• Involuntary yawn
• Boredom yawn
• Tired yawn

Example Sentences

1. She tried to stifle a yawn during the meeting.
2. He let out a big yawn after a long day at work.
3. The baby gave a cute yawn before falling asleep.
4. The lecture was so dull that several students started to yawn.
5. He covered his mouth as he yawned widely.
6. A yawn is often contagious in a room full of people.
7. She yawned loudly, signaling it was time to go to bed.
8. The long drive made everyone in the car yawn repeatedly.
9. He tried to hide his yawn behind his hand.
10. She felt a yawn coming on and tried to hold it back.
11. The cat stretched and gave a wide yawn.
12. The movie was so boring that she couldn’t stop yawning.
13. He let out a deep yawn and rubbed his eyes.
14. The yawn spread through the group like a wave.
15. The long and tiring day made him yawn frequently.
16. She couldn’t help but yawn as the clock struck midnight.
17. He felt a yawn escape as he sat through the long meeting.
18. The toddler’s yawn was a sure sign of nap time approaching.
19. The yawn of the cave’s entrance was dark and foreboding.
20. The yawning chasm seemed to go on forever.
21. He noticed her yawning and suggested they take a break.
22. The teacher noticed several students yawning during the lesson.
23. The dog’s yawn revealed its sharp teeth.
24. The boring documentary made everyone in the room yawn.
25. She felt the urge to yawn but tried to suppress it.
26. The yawn escaped before he could cover his mouth.
27. They all yawned in unison as the day drew to a close.
28. He gave a big yawn and stretched his arms.
29. The yawning pit seemed dangerous to cross.
30. Her yawn was a clear sign that she was ready for bed.
31. The kitten’s tiny yawn was adorable.
32. The long lecture caused a yawn fest in the classroom.
33. He couldn’t help but yawn despite trying to stay alert.
34. She noticed the yawning gap in the fence.
35. The yawn of the valley below was breathtaking.
36. The yawning abyss seemed endless.
37. The baby yawned and snuggled closer to her mother.
38. He noticed the yawn starting and tried to hide it.
39. The yawning void in the sky seemed ominous.
40. The yawning opening in the mountain was mysterious.
41. She tried to stifle her yawn but failed.
42. He felt a yawn building and knew it was time to sleep.
43. The yawn of the canyon was awe-inspiring.
44. The yawning space in the room was filled with silence.
45. The yawning archway led to a hidden garden.
46. The yawn spread from one person to another.
47. The yawning landscape stretched out before them.
48. He couldn’t resist a yawn after the long day.
49. The yawning doors of the church invited them in.
50. The yawn of the crowd indicated their disinterest in the speaker.