English Definition
v. to have a strong desire or longing for something
Significado en Español
anhelar, añorar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khao khát, mong mỏi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
yearn (years, longing for something for a long time).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the closest in meaning to “yearn”?
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A
prefer
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B
long
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C
avoid
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D
forget
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B — long.
“yearn” means v. to have a strong desire or longing for something
Common questions about “yearn”
What does “yearn” mean?
yearn — v. to have a strong desire or longing for something. In Chinese: v. 渴望，向往.
How do you pronounce “yearn”?
yearn is pronounced /jɜːrn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: yearn.
Is “yearn” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. yearn appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “yearn”?
yearn (years, longing for something for a long time).
