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aye

adverb
variants: also ay

Synonyms and Antonyms of aye

1 on every relevant occasion
  • I aye thought that she was the loveliest woman I ever laid eyes on.
Synonyms of aye

always, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, unfailingly
Words Related to aye

commonly, frequently, oft, often, oftentimes (or ofttimes), recurrently, repeatedly

continuously, steadily, uninterruptedly, unremittingly

dependably, generally, habitually, normally, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, typically, usually

inevitably

eternally, everlastingly
Phrases Synonymous with aye

at every turn
Near Antonyms of aye

intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically

infrequently, rarely, seldom, unusually

variously
Antonyms of aye

ne'er, never
2 for all time
  • a friendship that will aye endure
Synonyms of aye

always, e'er, eternally, ever, everlastingly, evermore, forever, forevermore, indelibly, permanently, perpetually
Words Related to aye

enduringly, long, perennially
Phrases Synonymous with aye

for good (also for good and all), for keeps
Near Antonyms of aye

once
Antonyms of aye

ne'er, never, nevermore
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aye

adverb
variants: also ay

Synonyms and Antonyms of aye

used to express agreement
  • Aye, you're right about that!
Synonyms of aye

all right, alright, exactly, OK (or okay), okeydoke (or okeydokey), yea, yeah, yep, yes, yo
Words Related to aye

absolutely, assuredly, certainly, indeed, indisputably, positively, undoubtedly, unquestionably
Antonyms of aye

nay, no, no way, scarcely

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