Definitions and Examples of surrender, yield
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To give up control or possession of something to someone else, often in response to pressure or force.
Example
The army was forced to surrender after running out of ammunition.
To give way or submit to an opposing force or authority.
Example
The driver had to yield to the oncoming traffic before making a left turn.
Key Differences: surrender vs yield
- 1Surrender implies a complete giving up of control or possession, often in response to pressure or force.
- 2Yield implies a giving way or submitting to an opposing force or authority, often in a more passive or gradual manner.
Effective Usage of surrender, yield
- 1Military Context: Use surrender to describe a military force giving up control or possession of territory or weapons.
- 2Driving Context: Use yield to describe a driver giving way to oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
- 3Negotiation Context: Use surrender or yield to describe giving up control or possession of something in a negotiation or conflict resolution.
Remember this!
The antonyms surrender and yield convey a sense of giving up or submitting to an opposing force. Surrender implies a complete giving up of control or possession, often in response to pressure or force, while yield implies a giving way or submitting to an opposing force or authority, often in a more passive or gradual manner. These words can be used in military, driving, or negotiation contexts.
