Word definition: yes

Etimology


From Middle English yes, from Old English ġīese (“by all means, of course, yes”), derived from the same root as yea.

interjection


yes

An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.

Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.

(interrogative) Used to ask for more information with a request.

Examples


Antonym: no

Our second goal of the match! Yes!

I need some help.Yes?

noun


yes (plural yeses or yesses)

An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.

Examples


Synonyms: aye, yea, nod

Antonyms: no, nay

Was that a yes?

Synonyms: aye, yea

Antonym: nay

The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".

verb


yes (third-person singular simple present yeses or yesses, present participle yessing, simple past and past participle yessed)

(colloquial, transitive) To agree with, affirm, approve.

(slang) To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing

Examples


Synonyms: agree, consent, nod

Did he yes the veto?

"That's really what you wanted?" I yessed both; ...

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