What does "yearn" mean?

YEARN means: To long, have a strong desire (for something).

What is the definition of "yearn"?

The definition of YEARN: To long, have a strong desire (for something).

How do you pronounce "yearn"?

"YEARN" is pronounced /jɜːn/. It has 5 letters.

What part of speech is "yearn"?

"YEARN" is primarily used as a verb.

How do you use "yearn" in a sentence?

Example sentence using YEARN: "All I yearn for is a simple life."

How many letters does "yearn" have?

"YEARN" has 5 letters and is pronounced /jɜːn/. It is rated medium difficulty in Word Puzzle Game.

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YEARN

/jɜːn/

5 lettersMedium difficultyverb/jɜːn/

VERB

1
To long, have a strong desire (for something).
"All I yearn for is a simple life."
2
To long for something in the past with melancholy, nostalgically.
3
To have strong feelings of love, sympathy, affection, etc. (toward someone).
4
To be pained or distressed; to grieve; to mourn.

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"All I yearn for is a simple life."
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About this page: This page provides the definition, meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage examples for the word YEARN. It is part of the Word Puzzle Game dictionary — a free English word reference with 1,000+ words used in our puzzles. Difficulty: medium · Letters: 5 · More 5-letter words