yearn
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Verb — To have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.
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How to use yearn
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Etymology
From Old English ġeornan ("to desire, beg"), from a Germanic root meaning "eager" or "willing."
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What does “yearn” mean?
The word “yearn” means to have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone. In plain terms, to want something so much it feels like an ache, often mixed with nostalgia or sadness.
How do you pronounce “yearn”?
“Yearn” is pronounced yurn (/jɝn/ in IPA).
How do you use “yearn” in a sentence?
Here is “yearn” used in a sentence: “She yearned to see her family again after years abroad.”
What part of speech is “yearn”?
“Yearn” is a verb.
Where does the word “yearn” come from?
The word “yearn” comes from Old English. From Old English ġeornan ("to desire, beg"), from a Germanic root meaning "eager" or "willing.".