year [a period of time equal to twelve months]

We signed a work agreement for one year.

yellow [having the color like that of gold or the sun]

The skin of bananas is yellow.

yes [used to express agreement or to permit]

When he asked her to marry him, she said, "Yes."

yesterday [the day before today]

We talked yesterday about her problem.

yet [(1) at some time before now; (2) now; (3) at this time; (4) however]

Have they arrived yet? (1)

Do not sit down yet. (2)

I cannot tell you about it yet. (3)

The sun was shining, yet it was cold. (4)

you [the person or persons being spoken to]

I am glad to see you.

young [(1) in the early years of life; (2) not old]

The young girl missed her mother. (1)

He seemed too young to know so much. (2)

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