Meaning

Used to show agreement or acceptance..

Definitions by Sense

1. Used to show agreement or acceptance.
2. Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
3. (humorous) Answer to a question presuming one answer when all answers are correct.
4. An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
5. Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
6. (interrogative) Used to ask for more information with a request.
7. An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
8. A vote of support or in favor of something.

Example Sentences

Yes, you are correct.

Yes, you may go play outside now.

Yes, sir, we have your package right here.

Hi, Jonathan. Are you busy? — Yes, I’m busy.

It was not my fault we lost the race. Oh, yes, it was!

Do you like cake, or pie? Yes.

Our second goal of the match! Yes!

I need some help. Yes?

Word Forms

• yeses
• yesses
• yessing
• yessed

Synonyms for yes

Antonyms for yes

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When Should You Use Yes?

Use yes when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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