YEAH Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

yeah

adverb

ˈyeə

Definition of yeah

as in yes

used to express agreement yeah, we'll be there

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Sports account for a major portion of the volume generated by the array of typically yes-or-no question, depending on the platform.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
In August, independent financial economist Lauris Zminsky launched his app Blanket in partnership with Kalshi, an AI engine that can suggest specific yes-or-no markets on the platform that could offset a risk for a specific business.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of yes

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But if you weren’t convinced by these results or don’t feel in the mood to follow yet another social media trend in your fitness routine, that’s okay too.

— Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Don’t worry, Bates did okay after that, going on to star in classic films like Misery (1990) and Titanic (1997).

— Dylan Kickham, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of OK

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Though the spacecraft seemed to work alright, the crew got a little snippy during their 11 days in space.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026

Definition of alright

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