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yeah

adverb
\ ˈyeə , ˈyaə \

Definition of yeah 

: yes

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Synonyms & Antonyms for yeah

Synonyms

all right, alright, aye (also ay), exactly, OK (or okay), okeydoke (or okeydokey), yea, yep, yes, yo

Antonyms

nay, no, no way, scarcely

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Examples of yeah in a Sentence

“Are you coming with us?” “Yeah, I'm coming.” Yeah, I agree with you. “That looks good.” “Yeah, I think so too.”
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First Known Use of yeah

1863, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for yeah

by alteration

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Dictionary Entries near yeah

ydg

ye

yea

yeah

yeah, right/sure

yean

yeanling

Phrases Related to yeah

oh yeah

yeah, right/sure

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The first known use of yeah was in 1863

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