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yield (verb)

To produce or provide something, such as a crop, profit, or result. It can also mean to surrender or give way to a superior force or argument.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Yield' sign on a 'Field'. The field yields (produces) corn, and you yield (give way) to the tractor.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'yield' for making cars. → The factory produces cars.

Saying 'I yielded the pressure'. → I yielded to the pressure.

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