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YIELDS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 17 meanings of the word Yields.

How to pronounce yields:

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Yields - as a noun

Production of a certain amount

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
output
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
production
Hyponyms (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%"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
issuepayoffproceedsreturntaketakings
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
income
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An amount of a product

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fruit

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outputproduction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indefinite quantity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Yields - as a verb

Be the cause or source of

Example: "He gave me a lot of trouble"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affordgive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
furnishofferproviderendersupply
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

End resistance, as under pressure or force

Example: "The door yielded to repeated blows with a battering ram"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give way

Give or supply

Example: "The cow brings in 5 liters of milk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generategiverenderreturn

Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cedeconcedegrant

Give in, as to influence or pressure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relentsoften
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stand

Move in order to make room for someone for something

Example: "The park gave way to a supermarket"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ease upgivegive waymove over

Cause to happen or be responsible for

Example: "His two singles gave the team the victory"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give

Be willing to concede

Example: "I grant you this much"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concedegrant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agreeconcordconcurhold
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be fatally overwhelmed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
succumb

Bring in

Example: "Interest-bearing accounts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearpay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring inclearearngainmakerealiserealize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be flexible under stress of physical force

Example: "This material doesn't give"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give

Cease opposition; stop fighting

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Consent reluctantly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buckle undergive inknuckle undersuccumb
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acceptconsentgo for
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Mixing blue and yellow yields green."
"The experiment yields interesting results."
"Increasing the temperature gradually yields better cooking results."
"The farmer's hard work yields a bountiful harvest."
"Careful planning yields better outcomes."
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Word Game Points

Is YIELDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yields is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

YIELDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is YIELDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yields is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
YIELDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is YIELDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yields is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
YIELDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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