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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"He says, 'Yes, yes, I'm fine Chris, please go.'"

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The number of rockets going into space is, yes, skyrocketing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Is there some cost to being the guy who says yes to absolutely everything?

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Renting a property is a hassle, and, yes, it can be expensive.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Oh yes: ‘. . . to one another and to all.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom