Word: YIELD
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Definition of YIELD
- To pay, give in payment; repay, recompense; reward; requite.
- To furnish; to afford; to render; to give forth.
- To give way; to allow another to pass first.
"Yield the right of way to pedestrians."
- Payment; tribute.
- A product; the quantity of something produced.
"Zucchini plants always seem to produce a high yield of fruit."
- The current return as a percentage of the price of a stock or bond.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "yield" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "yield" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is YIELD a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is YIELD worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in YIELD? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing YIELD:
- # the yield effect
- # master of yield
- # playing with yield
- # in terms of yield
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