yes

adverb

\ ˈyes

Definition of yes

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 —used as a function word to express assent or agreement are you ready? Yes, I am

2 —used as a function word usually to introduce correction or contradiction of a negative assertion or direction don't say that! Yes, I will

3 —used as a function word to introduce a more emphatic or explicit phrase

4 —used as a function word to indicate uncertainty or polite interest or attentiveness

yes

noun

plural yeses also yesses

Definition of yes (Entry 2 of 2)

: an affirmative reply : yea

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Synonyms & Antonyms for yes

Synonyms: Adverb

all right, alright, aye (also ay), exactly, OK (or okay), okeydoke (or okeydokey), yea, yeah, yep, yo

Synonyms: Noun

affirmative, yea

Antonyms: Adverb

nay, no, no way, scarcely

Antonyms: Noun

nay, negative, no, non placet

Examples of yes in a Sentence

Adverb

yes, I'll be ready for the test tomorrow

Noun

We need a yes to go ahead with the project.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb

Squire, who formed Yes with singer Jon Anderson and others, died in 2015. — Mike Danahey, Elgin Courier-News, "Yestival set for Saturday at Elgin's Festival Park," 17 Aug. 2017 Yes-style interventions can succeed elsewhere, considering that its solutions not only are difficult to implement, but, at least in the short-term, also cost more than many communities are willing or able to spend. — Amadou Diallo, The Atlantic, "A Rust Belt City's School Turnaround," 18 July 2017

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yes

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English Language Learners Definition of yes

(Entry 1 of 2)

—used to give a positive answer or reply to a question, request, or offer

—used to express agreement with an earlier statement or to say that statement is true

—used to introduce a statement that corrects or disagrees with an earlier negative statement

yes

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English Language Learners Definition of yes (Entry 2 of 2)

: a positive reply : an answer of yes

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