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- Dictionaryyes/jɛs/
exclamation
- 1. used to give an affirmative response: "‘Do you understand?’ ‘Yes.’"
- 2. used as a response to someone addressing one or trying to attract one's attention: "‘Oh, Mr Lawrence.’ ‘Yes?’"
noun
- 1. an affirmative answer or decision, especially in voting: "answering with assured and ardent yeses"
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- English (US)
Yes is the opposite of no. We usually use yes to show that...
- Znaczenie Yes, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
YES definicja: 1. used to express willingness or agreement:...
- Yes: Arabic Translation
YES translate: نَعَم / أجَل, نَعَم / أجَل, نَعَم!. Learn...
- Yes Spanish Translation
YES translate: sí, sí, qué, sí, sí, sí, sí, ¿sí?, sí...
- Yes: Italian Translation
YES translate: sì, sì, invece sì, si. Learn more in the...
- Yes: Russian Translation
YES translate: да , что? да?, нет (выражает несогласие с...
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Etymology
From Middle English yes, from Old English ġīese (“by all means, of course, yes”), derived from the same root as yea.
Pronunciation
1. IPA(key): /jɛs/ 2. Rhymes: -ɛs
Particle
yes 1. Used to show agreement or acceptance. 1.1. Yes, you are correct. 1.2. Yes, you may go play outside now. 1.3. Yes, sir, we have your package right here. 1.1. 2016, VOA Learning English (public domain) 1.1.1. Hi, Jonathan. Are you busy? — Yes, I’m busy. 2. Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement. 2.1. It was not my fault we lost the race. Oh, yes, it was! 3. (humorous) Answer to a question presuming one answer when all answers are correct. 3.1. Do you li...
Etymology
Borrowed from English yes.
Interjection
yes 1. (colloquial) Expression of triumph, vehement approval, etc.
Etymology
From Esperanto jes, from English yes.
Pronunciation
1. IPA(key): /jes/
Adverb
yes 1. yes 1.1. Antonym: no
Pronunciation
1. Rhymes: -es 2. Syllabification: yes
Noun
yes f pl 1. plural of ye
Etymology
From English yes.
Particle
yes 1. yes (word used to show agreement or acceptance)
Interjection
yes 1. yes (used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement)
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