Yield Definition
yield
noun
- production of a certain amount
- the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; "the average return was about 5%"
- an amount of a product
- the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time); "production was up in the second quarter"
verb
- be the cause or source of; "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information"
- end resistance, as under pressure or force; "The door yielded to repeated blows with a battering ram"
- give or supply; "The cow brings in 5 liters of milk"; "This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn"; "The estate renders some revenue for the family"
- give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
- give in, as to influence or pressure
- move in order to make room for someone for something; "The park gave way to a supermarket"; "`Move over,' he told the crowd"
- cause to happen or be responsible for; "His two singles gave the team the victory"
- be willing to concede; "I grant you this much"
- be fatally overwhelmed
- bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"
- be flexible under stress of physical force; "This material doesn't give"
- cease opposition; stop fighting
- consent reluctantly
"Yield" in song lyrics
See how yield is used in real songs:
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"Even heavy metallers give up and yield"
The 7A3 — Drums of Steel -
"Kill em all, yield"
Aesop Rock — Save Yourself -
"Surreal starvation, refusing to yield"
Cale Sampson — 2 Phenomenal Flows
Words that rhyme with yield
Usage tips for "yield"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "yield" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for yield to find words that pair well.