yes
/jɛs/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/jɛs/
🇺🇸 US
/jɛs/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
“Was that a yes?”
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Meaning 2 · noun
A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
“The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".”
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Meaning 3 · verb
To agree with, affirm, approve.
“Did he yes the veto?”
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Meaning 4 · verb
To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing
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Meaning 5 · interjection
Used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement.
“Our second goal of the match! Yes!”
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Meaning 6 · interjection
Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
How this word is used
- Everyday “Was that a yes?”
- General “The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".”
- Everyday “Did he yes the veto?”
- Everyday “Our second goal of the match! Yes!”
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