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How to pronounce yes
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What does yes mean?
particleUsed to show agreement or acceptance.
“Yes, you are correct.”
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!”
Answer to a question presuming one answer when all answers are correct.
“Do you like cake, or pie? Yes.”
intjAn exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
“Our second goal of the match! Yes!”
Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
Used to ask for more information with a request.
“I need some help. Yes?”
nounAn affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
“Was that a yes?”
A vote of support or in favor of something.
“The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".”
verbTo agree with, affirm, approve.
“Did he yes the veto?”
To say “yes”.
““Heaven knows why a woman ‘Noes’!” / Clarrie nodded glumly. “And why she ‘Yesses’ in the end.””
To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing
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