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yielding

|yield/ing|

/ˈjiːldɪŋ/

(yield)

produce or give way

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective
yield	yields	yielders	yields	yielded	yielded	yielding	yielder	yieldability	yielding

Etymology

Etymology Information

'yield' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gieldan,' where 'gieldan' meant 'to pay or repay.'

Historical Evolution

'gieldan' transformed into the Middle English word 'yelden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'yield.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pay or repay,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to produce or provide.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'yield'.

The farmer is yielding a good harvest this year.

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Adjective 1

tending to give way under pressure; flexible or pliant.

The yielding branches bent under the weight of the snow.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39