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 state House passed HB 2034 on Feb. 13, 2026, by 55-39, with every yes vote coming from Democrats.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

While the OpenAI boss asked to amend his answer to "yes", his character remained under a harsh spotlight throughout the trial.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“And yes, it is as stressful as it sounds,” he added, recalling a client who was simultaneously supporting a 28-year-old child and a 78-year-old parent.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

And yes, some are even calling it a bubble.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I’m pretty sure I deafened the poor woman who called with my scream of yes, and then when I told Zara, she deafened me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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