Aye

Quick meaning: Aye is an adverb meaning Yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.

Meaning

Yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.

More Meanings

1. (nautical) A word used to acknowledge a command from a superior, usually preceded by a verbatim repeat-back.
2. To respond with an "aye".
3. An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative.
4. (New Zealand) Alternative spelling of ay (question tag).
5. Used in aye aye.
6. Alternative spelling of ay: expressing anger, alarm, frustration, pain, etc.
7. (archaic) Ever, always.

Example Sentences

The men ayed their agreement.

to call for the ayes and nays

The ship drove fast, loud roared the blast, / And southward aye we fled.

Let the Amen sound from His people again; / Gladly for aye we adore Him.

Word Forms

• ayes
• ayeing
• ayed

Synonyms for aye

Depending on context, synonyms include yes.

Antonyms for aye

Common opposites include nay.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include any, right, sure, present, well, preferred.

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