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yes
noun
verb
interjection
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 3
- Starts with
- Y
- Ends with
- S
- Contains
- E
- Scrabble score
- 6
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/jɛs/
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Meaning
Definitions
noun
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
“Was that a yes?”
A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
“The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".”
verb
To agree with, affirm, approve.
“Did he yes the veto?”
To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing
interjection
Used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement.
“Our second goal of the match! Yes!”
Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
In context
Example Sentences
Was that a yes?
The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".
Did he yes the veto?
Our second goal of the match! Yes!
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