yon

/jɑn/
/jaʊn/
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Definitions of yon
  1. adjective
    distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal)
    “what is yon place?”
    synonyms: yonder
    distant
    separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
  2. adverb
    at or in an indicated (usually distant) place (`yon' is archaic and dialectal)
    “"scattered here and yon"- Calder Willingham”
    synonyms: yonder
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