SINCE 1828
aye
adverb (1)
\ ˈī
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variants:
or less commonly ay
Definition of aye
(Entry 1 of 3)
: yes
aye, aye, sir
aye
noun
\ ˈī
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\
variants:
or less commonly ay
plural ayes
Definition of aye (Entry 2 of 3)
: an affirmative vote or voter
the ayes have it
aye
adverb (2)
\ ˈā
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\
variants:
or less commonly ay
Definition of aye (Entry 3 of 3)
: always, continually, ever
love that will aye endure— W. S. Gilbert
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aye
noun
English Language Learners Definition of aye
: a yes vote
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aye
adverb
\ ˈī
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Kids Definition of aye
(Entry 1 of 2)
: yes entry 1 sense 1
Aye, aye, sir.
aye
noun
\ ˈī
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Kids Definition of aye (Entry 2 of 2)
: a yes vote or voter
The ayes outnumber the nays.
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