What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crop
Example
The farmer planted a new crop of tomatoes this year. [crop: noun]
Example
The crop of apples this season was particularly bountiful. [crop: noun]
Example
She cropped her hair short for the summer. [cropped: past tense]
yield
Example
The yield of the wheat field was impressive this year. [yield: noun]
Example
The investment yielded a high return in just a few months. [yielded: past tense]
Example
He yielded to his opponent's superior skills and surrendered the match. [yielded: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crop is more commonly used in an agricultural context, while yield can be used in both agricultural and non-agricultural contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between crop and yield?
Both crop and yield are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
