Definitions

yes

[yes] / yɛs /

ADVERB

expresses affirmation or agreement

Synonyms

STRONG

affirmative amen fine good okay true yea

WEAK

all right aye beyond a doubt by all means certainly definitely even so exactly gladly good enough granted indubitably just so most assuredly naturally of course positively precisely sure thing surely undoubtedly unquestionably very well willingly without fail yep

Antonyms

WEAK

disagreed

Example Sentences

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The answer has to be yes, under the accounting rules, for Oracle to include the sum in its RPOs.

From The Wall Street Journal

When I don’t say anything, Dad adds, “And Steph said yes.”

From Literature

And yes, some of the cracks in the mountain’s crater were still issuing gas.

From Literature

According to Dr. Dudek-Wicher, the answer is yes, but it requires cooperation across disciplines and a more empathetic approach.

From Science Daily

“He said yes, so it was like, ‘Let’s buckle up and go on this weird journey together.’”

From Los Angeles Times