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Yield

UK /["/jiːld/"]/US /["/jiːld/"]/

Definition

the total amount of crops, profits, etc. that are produced

In simple words: To give up or let someone else have something.

Examples

  • a high crop yield
  • a reduction in milk yield
  • This will give a yield of 10% on your investment.
  • This method of cultivation produces higher yield.
  • Yields are quite poor this year.
  • savings products which offer high yields

Usage notes

Commonly used in both formal and neutral contexts. Often refers to giving way in a discussion, negotiation, or traffic situations. It's less appropriate in casual or slang conversations.

Grammar pattern

yield + object

Memory hint

Think of 'yield' as yielding the right of way, like a driver stops for another.

Collocations

  • good
  • high
  • low
  • produce
  • jump
  • rise
  • decline

Synonyms

  • give
  • surrender
  • permit
  • allow
  • submit

Antonyms

  • withhold
  • retain
  • deny

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'ield' which is not a word.
  • Used in passive voice incorrectly (e.g., 'was yielded' instead of 'was yielded to').
  • Mixing up with 'yielding' which refers to being flexible or submissive.