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English noun: yen

1. yen (feeling) a yearning for something or to do something


Synonymshankering


Broader (hypernym)hungriness, longing, yearning

2. yen (quantity) the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen


Broader (hypernym)Japanese monetary unit


Part holonymsen


English verb: yen

1. yen (emotion) have a desire for something or someone who is not present


SamplesShe ached for a cigarette.
I am pining for my lover.


Synonymsache, languish, pine, yearn


Pattern of useSomebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)hanker, long, yearn


Narrower (hyponym)die









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