yes

UK /jɛs/ US /jɛs/
particle 3intj 3verb 3noun 2det 2

Definitions

particle

1

Used to show agreement or acceptance.

Yes, you are correct.

Yes, you may go play outside now.

2

Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.

It was not my fault we lost the race. Oh, yes, it was!

3

Answer to a question presuming one answer when all answers are correct.

Do you like cake, or pie? Yes.

intj

1

An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.

Our second goal of the match! Yes!

2

Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.

3

Used to ask for more information with a request.

I need some help. Yes?

noun

1

An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

Was that a yes?

Yet a woman’s “yes” would have bound him to that other life forever, and made the thought of this savage existence repulsive.

2

A vote of support or in favor of something.

The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".

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