Yon: meaning, definitions and examples
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yon
[ jษn ]
distance, direction
The word 'yon' is used to indicate a location that is farther away, often in a poetic or archaic context. It directs attention to something that is at a distance but still visible. 'Yon' can be used interchangeably with 'yonder'.
Synonyms
over there, that, there, yonder.
Examples of usage
- Look at yon mountain in the distance.
- The castle lies yon of the river.
- Beneath yon sky, we gathered.
- Fear not, for yon is a friendly village.
Translations
Translations of the word "yon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น yon
- aquele
- aquela
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคน
๐ฉ๐ช jen
- der
- die
- das
๐ฎ๐ฉ itu
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะน
- ัะฐ
- ัะต
๐ต๐ฑ ten
- ta
- to
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
- ใใ
- ใใกใ
๐ซ๐ท celui-ci
- celle-ci
- cela
๐ช๐ธ ese
- esa
- aquello
๐น๐ท o
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ
- ์
- ๊ทธ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐุงู
๐จ๐ฟ ten
- ta
- to
๐ธ๐ฐ ten
- tรก
- to
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃไธช
- ่ฟ
- ้ฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ tisti
- ta
- to
๐ฎ๐ธ รพaรฐ
- hann
- hรบn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะป
- ะพะป
- ะฑาฑะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ o
๐ฒ๐ฝ ese
- esa
- aquello
Etymology
The word 'yon' originates from Middle English 'yon' or 'yond', which can be traced back to Old English 'geond' and is akin to the Old Norse 'yn' meaning 'over there'. Historically, 'yon' has been used in English literature to evoke a sense of distance or to describe things that are not in immediate view, allowing writers to paint picturesque landscapes. Its use persisted through the ages, particularly in poetic contexts, and remains more common in dialectal or archaic English today. The romance and lyrical quality surrounding its usage in literature contributes to its charm, making it a favorite among poets and authors aiming to evoke imagery.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,397, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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