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yes

UK
/jes/
US
/jɛs/

Translations

yesparticle
UK
/jes/
US
/jɛs/
(Response particle; also classified as Adverb of affirmation or Interjection)
Synonyms
indeed
certainly
absolutely
surely
definitely
right
affirmative
yep
yeah
Antonyms
no
yesnoun
yeses
pl
UK
/jes/
US
/jɛs/
Antonyms
no

Definitions

yesparticle
Used to express agreement or acceptance.
'Do you like Thai food?' – 'Yes, I love it.'
Used when you are disagreeing with a negative statement.
'I'm not a very good cook, though.' – 'Yes, you are – you make wonderful food!'
Used to express excitement or enthusiasm.
Yes! We finally won the game!
Used to show that you are listening to someone, or that you are ready to listen and to give them an answer or information.
'Dad.' – 'Yes, what do you want, honey?'
Used to show that you do not believe what somebody has said.
'Sorry I'm late—the bus didn't come.' – 'Oh yes?'
yesnoun
An affirmative answer or decision.
She gave a yes to the proposal, much to everyone's delight.
A vote or decision in favor of something.
The committee received more yeses than nos, so the motion passed.
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