yearn
/jɜːrn/
strongly desire
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
"She yearned for her homeland."
- 2.
To feel a strong desire or craving for something.
"He yearned to be free."
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She yearned for a quiet life away from the city's hustle and bustle.
She yearned for a quiet life away from the city's hustle and bustle.
After months of travel, he began to yearn for the comfort of his own bed.
After months of travel, he began to yearn for the comfort of his own bed.
Many people yearn for success, but few are willing to put in the consistent effort.
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How do you pronounce yearn?
yearn is pronounced [/jɜːrn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does yearn mean?
yearn means "strongly desire". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is yearn?
yearn is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "She yearned for a quiet life away from the city's hustle and bustle." — used to mean "strongly desire".
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