year–yip Vocabulary (Y Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

year

TimeA1

Meaning: a period of 365 days

Part of speech: noun

Example: This year is going by quickly.

Category: Time

Synonyms: twelve months

yearbook

EducationB1

Meaning: a book published annually by a school

Part of speech: noun

Example: I can't wait to see my photo in the yearbook.

Category: Education

Synonyms: annual

yearling

NatureB2

Meaning: an animal that is one year old

Part of speech: noun

Example: The yearling was frolicking in the field.

Category: Nature › Animals

year-long

TimeB2

Meaning: lasting for a whole year

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They planned a year-long celebration.

Category: Time

Synonyms: annual

yearly

TimeB1

Meaning: happening once a year

Part of speech: adverb

Example: We have a yearly family reunion.

Category: Time

Synonyms: annually

yearn

EmotionC1

Meaning: to have a strong desire for something

Part of speech: verb

Example: She yearned for adventure.

Category: Emotion

Synonyms: long for

yearning

EmotionC2

Meaning: a deep longing or desire

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a yearning in his heart for home.

Category: Emotion

Synonyms: longing

year-round

TimeB2

Meaning: occurring throughout the entire year

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They offer year-round activities for children.

Category: Time

Synonyms: all year

yeast

FoodA2

Meaning: a fungus used in baking and brewing

Part of speech: noun

Example: Yeast helps bread rise.

Category: Food › Ingredients

Synonyms: ferment

yeast extract

FoodB2

Meaning: a food additive made from yeast

Part of speech: noun

Example: Yeast extract is often used in spreads.

Category: Food › Ingredients

yeast infection

MedicineC2

Meaning: a fungal infection caused by yeast

Part of speech: noun

Example: She was treated for a yeast infection.

Category: Medicine › Infections

yebo

LanguageA2

Meaning: an affirmative response in Zulu, meaning 'yes'

Part of speech: interjection

Example: Yebo, I will help you.

Category: Language

yell

CommunicationA1

Meaning: to shout loudly

Part of speech: verb

Example: He yelled for help.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: shout

yellow

ColorA1

Meaning: the color of ripe lemons

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The sun is bright yellow.

Category: Color

Synonyms: golden

yellow card

SportsB1

Meaning: a warning given to a player in sports

Part of speech: noun

Example: The referee showed a yellow card for the foul.

Category: Sports

yellow fever

MedicineC2

Meaning: a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes

Part of speech: noun

Example: Yellow fever can be prevented by vaccination.

Category: Medicine › Diseases

yellow flag

TransportationC1

Meaning: a flag indicating caution or a warning

Part of speech: noun

Example: The yellow flag was raised to signal caution.

Category: Transportation

yellow hammer

NatureC2

Meaning: a type of bird known for its bright yellow color

Part of speech: noun

Example: The yellow hammer sang beautifully in the morning.

Category: Nature › Birds

yellow journalism

MediaC2

Meaning: journalism that is sensationalized or exaggerated

Part of speech: noun

Example: The article was criticized for being yellow journalism.

Category: Media

Synonyms: sensationalism

yellow line

TransportationB2

Meaning: a line marking the boundary of a lane or area

Part of speech: noun

Example: The yellow line indicates where to stop.

Category: Transportation

Yellow pages

BusinessB1

Meaning: a directory of businesses, usually printed on yellow paper

Part of speech: noun

Example: I found a plumber in the Yellow pages.

Category: Business

Synonyms: directory

yellow ribbon

CultureB2

Meaning: a symbol of support or remembrance

Part of speech: noun

Example: They tied a yellow ribbon around the tree.

Category: Culture

yellow-belly

CharacterB2

Meaning: a coward

Part of speech: noun

Example: Don't be a yellow-belly; stand up for yourself!

Category: Character

Synonyms: coward

yellowish

ColorB1

Meaning: having a slight yellow color

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The walls were painted a yellowish hue.

Category: Color

Synonyms: tawny

yelp

CommunicationB1

Meaning: to make a short, sharp cry

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dog yelped when it stepped on a thorn.

Category: Communication

Synonyms: cry

yen

FinanceB2

Meaning: the currency of Japan

Part of speech: noun

Example: I exchanged dollars for yen.

Category: Finance › Currency

yeoman

HistoryB2

Meaning: A man holding and cultivating a small landed estate; a freeholder.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The yeoman worked hard on his farm.

Category: History

Meaning 2: A servant in a royal or noble household.

Example: The yeoman prepared the banquet for the guests.

Synonyms:

farmer
landowner

yep

LanguageA1

Meaning: An informal way to say yes.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: Are you coming to the party? Yep!

Category: Language

Synonyms:

yes
yeah

Antonyms: no

yer

LanguageA1

Meaning: An informal or dialect form of 'your'.

Part of speech: pronoun

Example: Is that yer book on the table?

Category: Language

Synonyms: your

yes

LanguageA1

Meaning: Used to give an affirmative response.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: Yes, I would love to join you.

Category: Language

Phrase: yes or no

Phrase example: The question was a simple yes or no.

Synonyms:

affirmative
certainly

Antonyms: no

yes-ma

LanguageC2

Meaning: A respectful form of address for a woman.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The servant replied, 'Yes-ma,' to the lady.

Category: Language

yesterday

TimeA1

Meaning: On the day before today.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: I saw her yesterday at the market.

Category: Time

Synonyms: the day before

yesteryear

TimeC2

Meaning: The year before the current one; a time in the past.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The traditions of yesteryear are still celebrated today.

Category: Time

Synonyms:

the past
former years

yet

TimeA2

Meaning: Up to now; until the present.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: I haven't finished my homework yet.

Category: Time

Phrase: not yet

Phrase example: The movie hasn't started yet.

Synonyms:

still
up to now

Antonyms: already

yew

NatureB2

Meaning: A type of tree known for its longevity and red berries.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The yew tree in the garden is over a hundred years old.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms: taxus

y-fronts

FashionB1

Meaning: A type of men's underwear with a Y-shaped front.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He prefers wearing Y-fronts for comfort.

Category: Fashion › Clothing

Synonyms: briefs

Yiddish

LanguageC1

Meaning: A language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She learned Yiddish to connect with her heritage.

Category: Language

Synonyms: Jewish language

yield

EconomicsB2

Meaning: To produce or provide something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The farm yields a good harvest every year.

Category: Economics

Meaning 2:

To give way to arguments
demands
or pressure.

Example: He decided to yield to her request.

Synonyms:

produce
give in

Antonyms:

withhold
resist

yielding

MaterialsC1

Meaning: Giving way under pressure; flexible.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The yielding material is perfect for making molds.

Category: Materials

Synonyms:

flexible
compliant

Antonyms:

stiff
unyielding

yip

AnimalsB2

Meaning: To make a short, sharp cry, often used by small dogs.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The puppy began to yip when it saw the cat.

Category: Animals › Behavior

Synonyms: yelp

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