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yea

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of yea

1 not merely this but also

  • we will go to the new land, and, yea, we will pursue our dreams!
Synonyms of yea

even, indeed, nay, truly, verily
Words Related to yea

assuredly, certainly, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, positively, really, surely, truly, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably
Phrases Synonymous with yea

in fact, in reality, in truth

2 used to express agreement

  • I vote yea on the proposed increase in the school budget
Synonyms of yea

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

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

nay, no, no way, scarcely

yea

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of yea

a vote or decision for something

  • the measure passed with 50 yeas and 17 nays
Synonyms of yea

affirmative, yes
Words Related to yea

pro

acceptance, accession, acquiescence, agreement, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, permission, sanction
Near Antonyms of yea

con

blackball, veto

declination, denial, disallowance, negation, refusal, rejection, turndown
Antonyms of yea

nay, negative, no, non placet

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