Meaning of the word yearning in English

What does yearning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

yearning

US /ˈjɝː.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈjɝː.nɪŋ/

Noun

1.

a strong feeling of wishing for something, especially something that you cannot have or get easily:

Example:
I guess it's because I live in a city that I have this yearning for open spaces.
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