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yerd Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: Y ER1 D

What Does Yerd Mean?

Yerd is a noun that means A yard, plot of ground around a building or fenced paddock. It is also used to mean A yard (unit of measurement); three feet. As a verb, it means To bury or be buried. As a verb, it means Heard.

Word Facts for Yerd

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pluralyerds
Verb formsyerds, yerding, yerded

Yerd Definition (Noun)

  1. A yard, plot of ground around a building or fenced paddock.
  2. A yard (unit of measurement); three feet.

Yerd as a Verb

  1. To bury or be buried.

Verb

  1. Heard.

Synonyms of Yerd

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Antonyms of Yerd

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Yerd in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

yerd (plural yerds)

yerd (third-person singular simple present yerds, present participle yerding, simple past and past participle yerded)

yerd

Origin of Yerd

Origin 1: Inherited from Middle English yerd (“yard”).

Origin 2: Pronunciation dialect

Common Questions About Yerd

Is yerd a noun or a verb?

Yerd is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of yerd?

The plural of yerd is yerds.

What is the past tense of yerd?

The past tense of yerd is yerded. The present participle is yerding.

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