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Definitions
Noun
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plural of yield

"The yields from last year's harvest were exceptionally high, feeding the entire village."

Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of yield

"The old bridge yields when heavy trucks pass over it."

In plain English: Yields means to give up something, such as money from an investment or control of a situation because you have lost it.

"The old bridge yields to traffic when cars approach from both sides."

Example Sentences
"The old bridge yields to traffic when cars approach from both sides." verb
"The old machine yields only half the amount it did yesterday." verb
"She decided to yield her seat to an elderly passenger on the bus." verb
"When you press the button firmly, the soft material yields easily under your hand." verb
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