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 kittens…yes! Keep an eye on Boo. I’ll be right back.”

From Literature

I mean, yes, but it’s not a virtuous one.

From Los Angeles Times

“Well, and he was the one who said yes to us,” Anthony said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Doctors largely say yes but caution the need for proper counseling and lifestyle changes.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's hard to say anything definite in this world we are in, but I expect him to stay, yes."

From Barron's