Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
a unit of linear measure equal to three feet or 0.9144 meters
"The garden is 50 yards long."
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
"She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater."
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
"She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture."
used to express agreement or affirmation
"Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you."
a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months
"This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains."
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
"The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market."
to have a strong desire or longing for something
"She yearns for a peaceful life in the countryside."
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
"Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise."
to shout loudly, usually out of anger or excitement
"The coach yelled instructions to the players."
a color like that of ripe lemons or the sun
"The yellow flowers brightened up the whole garden."
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
"The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates."
A deep, strong desire or craving.
"She felt a strong yen to travel the world."
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
"He did yeoman service in completing the project on time."
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
"Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock."
the day before today
"Yesterday, we went to the park."
up until the present time, or a point in the past
"I haven’t finished my homework yet."
To produce or provide something; to give way or surrender.
"The farm yields good crops every year."
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
"Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production."
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
"Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather."
A wooden crosspiece fastened over the necks of animals; symbolically, a burden or oppression.
"The oxen were bound together by a heavy yoke."
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
"The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways."
the yellow part of an egg
"The chef separated the egg yolk from the white."
Time long past; bygone days.
"Legends of yore still inspire people today."
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
"You are doing a great job!"
having lived or existed for a short time
"The young boy loves to play football."
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
"Young fish need protection from predators."
a young person or child, especially a teenager or adolescent
"The park was full of youngsters playing football."
used to indicate possession or association
"Your book is on the table."
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
"This pen is yours."
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
"You should look after yourself."
the period of life when a person is young, often associated with energy and vitality
"The youth are the future of the country."
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
"Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work."
