yon

Meanings

• adverb

  beyond, at a great distance, especially over a large body of water

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Pronunciation

1. /jɒn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yon
stone , gone , mone , alone

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Variants

List of all variants of yon that leads to same result
yon , hither and yon

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'beyond' in Scottish and northern English. Derived from Old Norse 'yndr', meaning 'beyond'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'yon' was popularized in English literature by the Scottish poet Robert Burns.

2. In some dialects of English, 'yon' is still used as a regional term to refer to something that is located at a great distance.

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Related Concepts

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1. distance: The concept of distance is closely related to the meaning of 'yon'. 'Yon' is used to refer to something that is located at a great distance from the speaker.

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Culture

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In Scottish literature, 'yon' is often used to refer to something or someone that is far away or beyond a certain point. It has been used in various works of poetry and prose to convey a sense of distance or separation.

How to Memorize "yon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where you are looking out at a large body of water and something or someone is located on the other side. Visualize the word 'yon' as a way to describe the location of that thing or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yon' with the concept of distance or something that is located far away.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'yon' with the phrase 'You Only Need' to help remember its meaning.

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