What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
concessive
Example
Although he was tired, he continued working. [concessive conjunction]
Example
Despite the rain, they still went for a walk. [concessive preposition]
yielding
Example
She was yielding in her negotiations and agreed to their terms. [yielding: adjective]
Example
The wheat field yielded a bountiful harvest this year. [yielded: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Yielding is more commonly used than concessive in everyday language, while concessive is more commonly used in academic or formal writing.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between concessive and yielding?
Concessive is typically associated with a more formal tone, while yielding can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
