Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Yield.
How to pronounce yield:
US
Yield - as a noun
Production of a certain amount
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outputHypernyms (Closely Related)
productionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
Example: "The average return was about 5%"
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issuepayoffproceedsreturntaketakingsHypernyms (Closely Related)
incomeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)
Example: "Production was up in the second quarter"
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outputproductionHypernyms (Closely Related)
indefinite quantityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Yield - as a verb
Be the cause or source of
Example: "He gave me a lot of trouble"
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affordgiveHypernyms (Closely Related)
furnishofferproviderendersupplyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
End resistance, as under pressure or force
Example: "The door yielded to repeated blows with a battering ram"
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give wayGive or supply
Example: "The cow brings in 5 liters of milk"
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generategiverenderreturnGive over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
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cedeconcedegrantGive in, as to influence or pressure
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relentsoftenHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
standMove in order to make room for someone for something
Example: "The park gave way to a supermarket"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ease upgivegive waymove overCause to happen or be responsible for
Example: "His two singles gave the team the victory"
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giveBe willing to concede
Example: "I grant you this much"
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concedegrantHypernyms (Closely Related)
agreeconcordconcurholdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring in
Example: "Interest-bearing accounts"
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bearpayHypernyms (Closely Related)
bring inclearearngainmakerealiserealizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be flexible under stress of physical force
Example: "This material doesn't give"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
giveCease opposition; stop fighting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Consent reluctantly
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buckle undergive inknuckle undersuccumbHypernyms (Closely Related)
acceptconsentgo forHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The yield of this crop is higher than last year."
"The annual yield of the company has increased by 10%."
"The yield of the chemical reaction depends on the temperature."
"The oil field has a potential yield of 1 million barrels."
"The yield of the investment was disappointing."
Word Game Points
Is YIELD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yield is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
YIELD has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is YIELD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yield is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordYIELD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is YIELD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yield is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordYIELD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
