Word of the Day
yen \YEN\
noun:
1. A strong desire or inclination; a longing.
intransitive verb:
1. To have a strong desire or inclination; to long.
Whoa, wait! I thought this was Japanese currency. I had no idea…but wait:
yearn \yurn\
verb (used without object):
1. to have an earnest or strong desire; long.
2. to feel tenderness; be moved or attracted.
intransitive verb:
1. To have a strong, often melancholy desire.
2. To feel deep pity, sympathy, or tenderness.
So…what’s the difference? The melancholy associated with ‘yearning?’ Hm…
