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adverb \ˈyes\Definition of YES
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
Examples of YES
- <yes, I'll be ready for the test tomorrow>
Origin of YES
Middle English, from Old English gēse
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to YES
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nounDefinition of YES
: an affirmative reply : yea
Examples of YES
- We need a yes to go ahead with the project.
- She answered all the questions with yeses and nos.
First Known Use of YES
1712
Related to YES
- Synonyms
- affirmative, yea
- Antonyms
- nay, negative, no, non placet
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