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yields

Pronunciation: [jiːldz]

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Learn how to use yields in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “production”

(verb) to produce or provide something, often in terms of crops or results. When a plant grows and gives fruit, we say it yields fruit.

Example

This apple tree yields a lot of fruit every summer.

Example

The poor soil did not yield any vegetables this year.

Example

How much food does your garden yield each season?

Context: “obedience”

(verb) to give in or agree to something, often when asked or forced. It’s like when you let someone have their way instead of standing your ground.

Example

She yields to her friend's wishes because she wants to keep the peace.

Example

He didn't yield to the pressure and stuck to his original plan.

Example

Do you think you should yield to their requests?

Context: “finance”

(noun) the amount of profit or return produced, often from investments. When you invest money, the yield tells you how much money you made.

Example

The bond had a high yield, which made it a great investment.

Example

The yield was lower than expected, so the investment wasn't as good.

Example

What is the yield on our savings account?

How to pronounce yields

Pronunciation: [jiːldz]

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