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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As for its limitations in range and charging speed, yes, they’re horrible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“Job growth is slowing, yes, but not in free-fall, thanks to healthcare,” said Appcast Chief Economist Andrew Flowers in a note on Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“As counterintuitive as it may seem, yes, I definitely do value job security,” she told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Americans face a crisis of violence, yes, but the crisis of compassion is just as pressing.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

I almost said yes, and then I thought of Gran.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

yes

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