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YON

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Distant but within sight ('yon' is dialectal)

Example:

what is yon place?

Synonyms:

yon; yonder

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

distant (separated in space or coming from or going to a distance)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

At or in an indicated (usually distant) place ('yon' is archaic and dialectal)

Example:

scattered here and yon

Synonyms:

yon; yonder

Classified under:

Adverbs

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