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Meaning of yes

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

yes

Pronunciation:/jɛs/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: Was that a yes?

    Synonyms:ayenodyea
    Antonyms:nayno
  2. A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.

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

    Synonyms:ayeyea
    Antonyms:nay

verb

Definitions

  1. To agree with, affirm, approve.

    Example: Did he yes the veto?

    Synonyms:agreeconsentnod
  2. To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing

interjection

Definitions

  1. Used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement.

    Example: Our second goal of the match! Yes!

    Antonyms:no
  2. Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.