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Dictionary Entry

yielding

adjective

Find the meaning of the word yielding, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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Giving way to pressure or force; producing or providing a result.

Example Sentence

The soft soil was yielding, making it easy to plant the seeds.

Usage Note

Used to describe something that gives way easily under pressure, like soft ground, or something that produces a lot, like a fertile farm.