Yarned: meaning, definitions and examples
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yarned
[ jɑrnd ]
past tense
Yarned is the simple past tense of the verb 'yarn', which means to tell a story or anecdote in a lengthy or elaborate manner. It often refers to sharing entertaining tales, frequently implying some exaggeration or fanciful elements. This term is commonly used in informal contexts, especially when recounting imaginative stories.
Synonyms
narrated, recounted, related, told.
Examples of usage
- She yarned about her summer adventures.
- He yarned to his friends about the fishing trip.
- They yarned around the campfire.
- During the meeting, he yarned about his time abroad.
Translations
Translations of the word "yarned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fiado
🇮🇳 उधार दिया हुआ
🇩🇪 geliehen
🇮🇩 dipinjam
🇺🇦 позичений
🇵🇱 pożyczony
🇯🇵 借りた
🇫🇷 emprunté
🇪🇸 prestado
🇹🇷 ödünç alınmış
🇰🇷 빌린
🇸🇦 مستعار
🇨🇿 půjčený
🇸🇰 požičaný
🇨🇳 借来的
🇸🇮 izposojen
🇮🇸 lánar
🇰🇿 қарызға алынған
🇬🇪 სესხი
🇦🇿 borc alınmış
🇲🇽 prestado
Etymology
The word 'yarn' comes from the Old English 'gearn', which referred to a thread or fiber used for weaving. Over time, its meaning expanded to include narrative storytelling, likely stemming from the association of weaving tales as one weaves threads. The transition from the physical act of spinning yarns to the metaphorical act of spinning stories occurred in the 19th century, as people began to use 'yarn' to describe the act of storytelling. The past tense 'yarned' developed as a natural progression of this verb as it gained popularity in American English, particularly in the context of recounting fanciful tales. Today, 'yarn' has become a staple term in both crafting and storytelling realms, highlighting the intersection of creativity and narrative.