yield
/jiːld/To produce or provide something, especially crops or results
The apple trees yield fruit in autumn.
The apple trees produce fruit in autumn.
Commonly used in agriculture and general contexts.
The amount of profit or return from an investment
The bond yields 5% annually.
The bond provides a 5% return annually.
In finance, yield refers to the earnings generated by an investment.
To give way or surrender under pressure or force
The bridge yielded under the weight of the truck.
The bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck.
Used to describe something giving way or surrendering.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Financial Context
In finance, 'yield' refers to the earnings or return on an investment, such as a bond or stock.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb vs. Noun
Remember that 'yield' can be both a verb (to produce) and a noun (the amount produced or returned).
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'yelden', from Old English 'gieldan', meaning 'to pay, give, or return'.
📝Usage Notes
The word 'yield' can be a verb or a noun, depending on the context. In finance, it often refers to the return on an investment.