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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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I said, “Yes, that was very embarrassing and a weird shot of adrenaline. But yes, I’m OK.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Under Supreme Court precedent, the answer is yes.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

All in all, there is a great deal to be said for indirect taxes—for sales taxes, for value-added taxes and, yes, for tariffs as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"So yes, we are close allies, we do disagree on things, but that doesn't detract from the value that both sides get from this relationship and have done over many decades," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Yes, yes, fine,” I answer, but I’m smiling.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila